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EFFECTIVE PROBATE MEDIATION LOS ANGELES

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Benefits of Mediation:

1.   Mediation is a method of resolving probate cases outside of court, without a trial.

2.   Mediations save money for parties involved in conflict, because mediation generally costs $5,000 -$6,000 per day, while litigation costs thousands of dollars per month.   Most mediations resolve in one day.

3.   Mediations reduce stress.   Mediations can avoid the stress of countless court hearings, and long depositions.

4.   Mediations take the decision-making away from the Court and put it in the hands of the parties to come to an agreement.

5.   Mediation agreements can be reduced into stipulated orders very quickly.

6.    Mediations leave nothing to chance.   All matters are collaboratively agreed upon, and judges and juries do not make the decision for you unless you specifically ask for it.

7.    Mediations allow the parties to vent and be heard by a neutral.

8.    Mediations save estates and conservatorships for the elderly and their children.

TYPES OF CASES WELL SUITED FOR RESOLUTION IN MEDIATION:

Contested Probate and Trust matters

Contested Conservatorships 

Call us for the best way to handle your matter.  818.340.4479

Los Angeles Probate Attorneys

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A Los Angeles Probate Attorney is a licensed professional who assists families in administering and settling wills, trusts and estates in Los Angeles County Ca.     We understand the pressures and difficulties which come about as a result of death of a loved one.   Our attorneys have over two decades of experience in facilitating distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries and heirs.   We are sympathetic to the needs and stresses of our clients, as well as their budgets.   We offer probate mediation, as wells as litigation and trial services, where needed.   

The Probate Process

Typically, we assess the assets of a probate estate first.   The probate process in California involves filing a petition for probate and publication of a notice in the local newspaper.  A probate hearing is then set for the court to initially appoint a probate executor or probate administrator to manage the affairs of a probate estate.    Notice to creditors is then given.   Assets of the deceased person are marshaled after the appointment of the executor of administrator.    The probate process can take 7 months to a year, where there is no litigation.   Where there are probate disputes, the process may take much longer.   In such cases, mediation is a good alternative to quickly and efficiently close a probate estate.   Call our probate lawyers for a free consultation at 818.340.4479.

Mina Sirkin, Attorney:    818.340.4479.  (Assistant: Karen Reyes)

Evan Sirkin, Attorney:    818.340.4479.  (Assistant: Anthony Reyes)​

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Conservatorship Accounting | Failure to File In California | Sirkin Law Group

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California has strict Conservatorship rules regarding required court ordered Conservatorship Accountings under Probate Code 2620.2.   If a Conservator fails to account to the Court, several things may happen as follows:

1.   A failure to file a court ordered accounting is deemed contempt under California Law and the Court may fine the Conservator.

2.   Most importantly, the Court can do the following:

  • Remove the Conservator;
  • Cite the Conservator in Court;
  • Suspend the Conservator and appoint a Temporary Conservator to take over the assets of the conservatorship, investigate the actions of the suspended or removed conservator, and to file a petition for surcharge of the suspended or removed conservator.
  • If the Court has not suspended the Conservator, the Court can appoint an attorney for the Conservatee to do the following:


 Investigate the actions of the Conservator;
 Recommend removal of the Conservator to the Court;
 Ask for a blocked account order, or placement with a trust company.

WHY HIRE US?

We specialize.  We have over 22 years of experience helping Conservator account in California Court.  Call Mina Sirkin, Certified Specialist attorney in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law: 818.340.4479. 

Appointments Email: Assistant.SirkinLaw@gmail.com.

Our offices are located in: Glendale, Pasadena, Woodland Hills and Los Angeles.