Probate

Probate in Los Angeles County takes a minimum of nine months. In practice, 12 to 18 months is typical. Contested matters can take years. If you came to this page for the short answer, that’s it. The rest of this article explains where those months go — and what your family experiences while they pass. … Read more

“My family will figure it out. They’ll be able to handle it without court, right?” I hear some version of this regularly. The honest answer: if you die owning a Los Angeles home in your own name without a trust, your family will not handle it without court. They legally cannot. Let’s look at what … Read more