STEVE MUEHLER - PROBATE

CALIFORNIA PROBATE:

Steve Muehler is an experienced Probate Paralegal, and Steve Muehler assists Private Clients (Individuals & Families) and Attorneys to represent throughout the State of California. Steve Muehler can provide you, your family, and/or your Law Office(s) with the following Paralegal Services with respect to Probate Cases:

Probate Paralegal Services (but not limited to):

Secure Documents related to the Client's Estate
Prepare a Complete & Detailed Financial Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Draft Probate Documents in the Administration of an Estate
- Petitions
- Motions
- Testamentary Letters
- Inventories
- Accountings
- Notices
- Fee Waivers
- Proofs of Services
- Etc.
Assist in the filing of Life Insurance Claims & other Death Benefits
Assist in contacting Beneficiaries and Next of Kin regarding Admission of the Will and other Probate Hearings
Communicate with the Court Clerk(s) and Probate Examiner(s) about Scheduling, Notice or Filing issues.
Physically go to the Court 1-2 times per week to File / Delivery Courtesy Copies and/or Pick up Orders
Manage Probate Court Notices and Service of Process Requirements (Personal, Substitute, and Mail).
Assist Administering Estate Accounts and Assisting with the Liquidation and Transfer of Property.
Handle all Recording and Retrieving of Documents with the Assessor-Recorder's Office (when required).
Prepare and File the Decedent's Final Income Tax Returns
Assist in the Administration of Guardianship Trusts (when applicable)
Assist with Name Changes & Adoption Proceedings (when applicable)
Prepare Estate Planning Binders
Review Documents with Clients and Obtain their Informed Signatures
Provide Clients' Rights Counseling and Case Management, including maintaining and providing necessary follow-up with Clients (as is authorized by the Attorney).

All Steve Muehler Probate - Legal Documents are Attorney Reviewed before being finalized!!

PROBATE SERVICES & RATES:

Steve Muehler is a bonded and a Registered Paralegal with the American Bar Association. Steve Muehler is authorized to perform Probate Legal Services within the State of California. Since this Firm is paid a "flat fee", it is our goal is to get you from start-to-finish as quickly and efficiently as possible, while providing the highest level of service.

Bonded & Registered: We are compliant with the California Business & Professions Code Section 6400 pertaining to "Legal Document Assistants". Many others are not! Every member of this Firm is bonded & registered as required by California State Law.

Flat Fee Pricing: The Legal Services Industry can be confusing. This Firm makes it easy by laying out all costs up front at the time of engagement. This avoids any surprises!