Probate Law

Helping heirs sort through legal issues after their loved one passes away

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Probate Attorney In The Bay Area & Silicon Valley

Probate is a legal process that interprets a deceased person’s will and distributes a person’s assets among their heirs after they have passed away. If the person has any outstanding taxes or debts, the court will use some of the money in the estate to pay those obligations. Probate court is usually a lengthy process that requires appointing an executor to take responsibility for signing papers, attending any required court appearances, and other duties. It’s also a complex process that often frustrates the grieving family without an experienced probate lawyer to steer them through any legal tangles that arise, such as a contested will. Martin APC stands ready to help.

Schedule a free initial consultation with Martin APC online or at 510-444-7600  to learn more about your next steps.

How Can a Person Avoid Probate Court?

There are legal instruments that can bypass the probate process, provided your loved one has a plan in place before they pass away. Many people choose to create a comprehensive estate plan that includes a living trust, which — with the proper stipulations — can help their heirs avoid the lengthy probate process. If your loved one created such an instrument, our probate law team can help you tie up any loose ends that remain. To learn more, contact our office.

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What If My Loved One Died Without an Estate Plan?

In the event that an Estate Plan was not developed prior to an untimely death or one was not put into place sufficiently, surviving family members may find themselves in a situation that they feel the need to fight for what is rightfully theirs. Attorney Kevin R. Martin has extensive experience in the field of Probate Litigation and is devoted to fighting for his clients’ birth rights. A fierce litigator, Kevin Martin combines his knowledge and experience of Estate Planning along with his skills in dealing with the opposition to maximize the asset distribution in question in his clients’ favor.


If you feel you have a probate litigation case or are beginning to plan for your family’s future, please call Kevin Martin today and he will begin to advise you.

Call 510-444-7600  or contact Martin APC online to schedule a free consultation.

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