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“We needed a plan that kept our family home out of probate and secured our children’s future without the court’s interference.”
Outcome:
100% Probate Avoidance Achieved
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“Mr. Bliss deeply understands the relevant laws. He structured everything so my quitclaim deed would not trigger property tax reassessment—he even modified the change of ownership report accordingly.”
Review via Yelp ↗“Mr. Bliss recommended several crucial legal steps we didn’t even know existed—things only a knowledgeable professional attorney would catch. I highly recommend Mr. Bliss and his professional team.”
Review via Yelp ↗“Steve wrote my Living Trust 20 years ago and it needed updating this year. He did a great job explaining the ins and outs and how our assets are brought into the Trust for our protection.”
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In California, probate fees are set by statute (California Probate Code § 10810). They are based on the gross value of the estate. However, for qualified cases, our firm can often work with no upfront legal fees, with payment occurring only once the estate is settled.
A properly funded Living Trust allows your assets to pass directly to your heirs without court intervention. This keeps your family’s financial affairs private and avoids the 12-to-18-month delay typically found in the San Diego Superior Court.
Contrary to popular belief, a Will does not avoid probate; it is actually the “instruction manual” for the probate court. To fully avoid court interference and statutory fees, a comprehensive Estate Plan including a Trust is required.
The first step is a thorough review of the trust documents and an inventory of assets. We help successor trustees understand their fiduciary duties and ensure all required legal notices are sent to heirs and creditors promptly.
Yes. While headquartered in San Diego, the Law Firm of Steven F. Bliss serves families throughout Riverside County, including Temecula, Murrieta, and Moreno Valley.