At the Law Office of Brent N. Ventura, in Los Gatos, I bring more than 32 years of experience to individuals and families throughout Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Almaden Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The hallmark of my practice is my commitment to personalized, attentive and responsive representation.
I return your phone calls and take all the necessary steps to keep you apprised of the status of your case, so that you can make informed decisions. Contact my office to schedule a free initial consultation.
Estate Administration and Probate
Probate is a court-supervised process for administering an estate and determining the validity of a will. If there is no will, then the court will follow California law to distribute the assets of the estate.
Probate can be a long process. However, at my firm, I work quickly to help you through the process of administering the estate. Whether the deceased had a will or died without a will, I can help you with every aspect of administering the estate, including:
- Distributing estate assets
- Paying debts from the estate
- Handling estate tax and inheritance tax issues
Estate Litigation and Will Contest Lawyer Serving Santa Cruz and Surrounding Areas
During the estate administration process, disputes may arise. For example, a beneficiary may contest the will or claim that an estate representative is improperly handling the estate. As a skilled Los Gatos probate litigation lawyer, I aggressively represent the interests of persons holding claims against the estate. I can help you resolve disputes involving:
- Will contests
- Issues of competency
- Breach of fiduciary duty actions
- Fraud and embezzlement
- Undue influence
I also represent trustees, representatives and executors who are accused of breaching their fiduciary duty. Whether you are a beneficiary or if you represent the estate, I will work to resolve your estate litigation, providing you with skilled advocacy inside and outside of the courtroom.
For an experienced attorney in Los Gatos, Saratoga, Campbell, Almaden Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains, contact me or call me at (408) 354-6725 to set up a free initial consultation. My offices are open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and evenings by special appointment.
Law Office of Brent N. Ventura
236 Los Gatos Boulevard
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Telephone: (408) 354-6725