California Probate Attorneys
Free Your Assets From Probate Fees
Anytime there is a will, there is a probate. Probate in Latin means "to prove" a will. Fees for this service can take 5 percent of the gross estate. The Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith helps plan your estate so you eliminate tax and probate costs.
Our firm focuses solely on estate planning issues. By doing this, we can dedicate our time and attention to finding new ways to protect our clients' assets. Contact us today for a free 30 minute consultation about your probate needs. Our office hours are from Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Avoid Probate
Attorney W. Bailey Smith is a certified specialist in estate tax planning, one of only 60 in Orange County, California. He understands how to avoid probate fees.
One way to get rid of probate is to establish a trust. A legacy trust eliminates the courthouse and problems with the IRS. It ensures your assets are passed down through the generations in its entirety for 90 years or more.
Probate may be necessary. If probate is required, the Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith will guide our clients through the complex rules and regulations. We act as attorneys for the administrator of the estate. We will complete any necessary steps required by the court.
Contact the Law Offices of W. Bailey Smith
If you want to protect your assets from probate fees, then contact our law offices today.
Our office in Newport Beach, California is conveniently located only blocks away from the John Wayne Airport and the intersections of I-405 and I-55. Our Long Beach office is located off I-405 and I-710 downtown near the courthouse.
