Major Downsides of Letting Your Estate Pass Through Probate

Major Downsides of Letting Your Estate Pass Through Probate

Probate court can be beneficial when a person dies without any estate planning in place. However, when you are planning for your estate, part of the goal is usually to keep your assets out of probate court. Here are a few of the reasons why.

• It can be a long process – You want your heirs to benefit from your estate as quickly as possible. However, probate court can tie up funds and other assets for months or even years in rare cases.
• It can get expensive – The longer things drag on, the more court costs will mount up. This can result in major court fees that can make a significant dent in your estate before your heirs even get to enjoy it.
• Everything is public record – When your estate goes through probate, it becomes public record. This may open your beneficiaries up to attacks from scammers or other criminals who now see how much you left to various family members or friends.

Protect Your Estate with Professional Estate Planning Services in California

At Petrov Law Firm in San Diego, we specialize in helping California residents to protect your estate and preserve it for future generations rather than for court fees. Our attorneys are experienced in helping clients to set up trusts and directly leave their estate to heirs in other legal ways. To schedule a consultation, call us today at 619-344-0360. We look forward to helping you plan successfully for the future of your household.