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Law Office of Christopher P Schlies
Phone: (925) 462-0444
Email: chris@schlieslaw.com
Pleasanton Trust Administration Lawyer
Experienced Probate Attorney
As a trustee of a trust, a knowledgeable attorney may assist you to comply with the law, advise you of your responsibilities, and provide practical guidance as you discharge your duties. Similarly, if you have been named executor, administrator or personal representative of the estate of a loved one, an experienced lawyer will help you navigate the probate process so that you can successfully settle the estate and distribute assets.
The Law Office of Christopher Schlies offers over 30 years of experience to individuals serving as estate fiduciaries throughout the East Bay, Tri Valley and Livermore Valley. Mr. Schlies brings a broad base of legal knowledge and experience to clients with concerns about trust administration or probate. Mr. Schlies recognizes that you may have questions or concerns at any time and works hard to provide you with assistance quickly and in an understandable manner.
Contact the firm or call (925) 462-0444 to schedule an appointment to discuss your probate and estate administration needs.
Providing Guidance in Trust Administration
The firm works with trustees or trust beneficiaries, advising on the basic requirements of administering either a living trust or a trust holding a decedent's estate, ensuring compliance with applicable California and tax laws.
The Firm's Estate Administration Practice
Mr. Schlies works directly with executors, estate administrators, personal representatives and heirs to navigate the probate processes. His firm will assist you to commence a probate proceeding, obtain property valuations (when necessary), sell or dispose of property, satisfy all final debts and taxes, and complete and prepare all necessary accountings to oversee the orderly distribution of property in accordance with the terms of the will. Mr. Schlies will prepare all documents required throughout the process and will represent you in any proceedings with the probate court.
Disputes Regarding Decedents' Estates
Mr. Schlies also handles any disputes that arise during the administration of a trust or a probate, including allegations of self-dealing or breach of fiduciary duty, will contests, elder abuse, prohibited transfers, fraud, incapacity, undue influence, or coercion.
Contact the Firm in the Tri Valley Region of California's Bay Area
To set up a confidential consultation, contact the firm or call (925) 462-0444 for an appointment. Evening meetings may be scheduled upon request. The firm is located in historic Downtown Pleasanton, with convenient access from I-580 and I-680. Lawyer Christopher P. Schlies is licensed to practice law in the State of California.