Sacramento Probate and Trust Administration Lawyer
Phone: 916.440.8036
The Goralka Law Firm in Sacramento assists clients with all aspects of the probate administration process. Probate administration refers to the process of implementing and carrying out the provisions of a decedent's last will and testament. Probate administration involves a number of subtle income tax, property tax, and estate tax issues including the identification of available deductions. An experienced lawyer can favorably resolve those issues.
California Board Certified Tax Specialist John Goralka has over 20 years of probate and probate administration experience. In addition, Mr. Goralka holds an advanced law degree (LLM) in taxation.
Our Probate and Probate Administration Services
We will assist the client with the many steps needed to complete the administration of the estate. Those steps include overseeing the payment of the deceased's funeral costs and last expenses. Filing final tax returns with the federal and state governments, providing that assets remaining from the person's life are collected and properly inventoried, and that wills or trust documents the deceased person prepared are examined and the wishes contained within them fulfilled. Finally, the Goralka Law Firm will assist with the computation of any inheritance or estate taxes that may be required, including the identification of available deductions.
Other probate administration services our firm provides include:
- Determination of whether a probate court proceeding is required to process assets
- Inventory of the remaining assets and obligations
- Appointment of successor trustees or a personal representative with authority to act for the deceased's estate
- Distribution of remaining assets in accordance with the terms of a will or trust document.
The Goralka Law Firm serves clients in the Sacramento Valley and throughout northern California, but also works with out-of-state clients who have legal needs in California.
If you would like to speak with an experienced attorney about your probate administration needs, call us at 916.440.8036, e-mail us, or fill out our intake form.
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