Featuring California probate lawyer Vinny Casiano | 6198006820

People grieving the loss of a parent, spouse or other loved one may have questions about the probate process: what happens to the assets? What is the probate process like? Is an attorney necessary?

Vincent Casiano is the founder of the Casiano Law Firm based in San Diego, providing assistance throughout California. He helps clients with probate and estate planning matters, including elder law, MediCal/Medicaid, longterm care planning, and will and trust disputes.

In this interview, he explains that probate is a complicated, difficult, and lengthy process, and that he often sees judges recommending that people talk to an attorney instead of trying to do it all themselves.

Contact him directly by calling 6198006820.

Learn more at his AskTheLawyers™ profile: https://bit.ly/353hxT3

00:00 Intro
0:44 What is probate and what is the probate process in California?
2:05 Is probate always required in California, and is there any kind of a time limit to complete probate?
3:18 Is probate only this only for people who die with a will, what if the person who died didn't have a will?
5:16 What assets are subject to probate in California?
6:40 If you're not a lawyer, can you probate an estate, and are estate representatives paid?
9:18 When might someone need a lawyer in such a situation rather than trying to navigate the system themselves?

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