Experienced Claremont, California Lawyer


Claremont Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney


Do you know if you qualify for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing in California?

Should you file bankruptcy on your own?

How long it will take you to file a bankruptcy in California?

These are very important questions that you need to answer before making a big decision. When you need a plan for the financial future of your family, you do not want to leave a single stone unturned. You need an experienced chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney who will lead you through every step the bankruptcy process.


Estate Planning Lawyer


Are your family assets protected? Do you know the difference between a will and a trust? Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. No matter your age or accumulation of wealth, a estate plan is designed to protect you, your loved ones and your assets during you living years and upon your death. The best thing you can do is get informed about your options and learn how to fully protect what you've worked hard to earn.

Estate Planning is a method of arranging and considering alternatives that will satisfy specific wishes and goals to prepare for things that may happen to a person. It includes organizing properties and not just putting them in a simple Will. It also lessens the taxes and fees that may possibly be charged to these properties. Estate Planning also includes contingency preparation to ensure that ones wishes regarding health care and medications will be followed.

An estate plan may be described as good if it financially coordinates with the future of the home, business, investments, insurance and other benefits if ever the person becomes sick or will pass away. A good estate plan also sets directions to bring about personal wishes regarding health care in preparation for when a person becomes incapacitated.


California Probate


Why is Probate Necessary? How Much Does Probate Cost? How Long Does it Take?

Death is never easy to deal with and knowing what to expect in probate will ease your concerns and allow you to think only of your dying loved one. The definition of probate is legally settling the deceased’s property, also known as their estate. When a death occurs, the debts, property, possessions and money of the deceased will need to be dealt with in a legal manner and according the wishes of the deceased. There are few instances when probate is not needed in the event of a death. If the person is married, in most cases without a legal will, everything belonging to the deceased will be transferred to their spouse upon their death. If a will does not exist, the courts will need to ensure that all the property left by the deceased is legally distributed.

If a will does exist, the will names a person chosen by the deceased as an executor of the will. This is generally a family member or an attorney. The executor is responsible for following the instructions the deceased has written into the will and ensure that the probate process is followed as they wish.

When it comes to probate, the process will take place in what is known as probate court. What will happen during probate will depend on where you live. However, the general aspects of probate court are as follows. The entire purpose of probate is to ensure that your debts are paid and your assets are properly transferred to your loved ones. Upon the death of a person, the executor is sworn in as such. All creditors, the public and heirs are notified of the death. Then all the property is inventoried and finally the estate is distributed in an orderly fashion.

It is important that you understand there are some possessions or property that cannot be presented to the courts. A good example is a life insurance policy. If there is a beneficiary listed on the policy then this will transfer to that beneficiary. The only time this will not occur is if the named beneficiary is also deceased and no other beneficiary is named. Other types of assets and property that cannot be presented to the courts include anything that is payable upon death to named beneficiaries. These instances do not require probate because the deceased has already named who these assets are to be released to.


Hands on Approach to Client Service


I am attorney Jennifer L. Field, and from my Claremont offices in California, I help clients throughout Southern California with their Probate needs, Estate Planning, and consumer protection under Chapter 7 Bankruptcy requirements.

I take the time to meet your urgent needs on a one-on-one basis. I do not leave your legal work for law clerks or paralegals.  You can expect every important aspect of your estate planning, chapter 7 bankruptcy or probate administration to be personally handled.  You will get the personal attention and service you deserve.  I strive to return all phone calls within twenty-four hours.

Having worked in law firms in a variety of positions (as a mail clerk, paralegal and law clerk) since grade school, I understand the practice of law and how to best meet your needs efficiently, effectively and quickly.  This knowledge and experience translates into significant cost-savings to you! Big firm Service at small firm prices!


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