Trusts and Probate

Experienced California trusts and estates attorney
With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Frederick B. Benson possesses in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estate issues, including:

  • Estate planning
  • Estate tax issues
  • Executorship duties
  • Guardianship
  • Living wills
  • Living trusts
  • Probate
  • Probate and will disputes
  • Wills drafting and execution
  • Estate planning

Mr. Benson can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. He thoroughly analyzes your estate and strategizes the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. He can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they would be beneficial to your estate.

Probate
Mr. Benson applies his extensive knowledge about California probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. He assists executors in all steps of the process, including:

  • Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
  • Filing the will with the probate court in California
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
  • Valuating the estate
  • Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring professionals and experts when necessary

Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, he successfully represents your interests. He has the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. Mr. Benson can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or fastidiously pursue your rights in court when necessary.

Contact meticulous estate planning lawyer Frederick B. Benson
Frederick B. Benson serves clients in Pasadena. Call the firm at 626-577-8808 or contact the firm online.