Probate is a process  that validates a will (if one exists), pays debts and distributes a deceased person's assets. During this court-supervised process, the estate administrator or executor handles the financial and tax issues, inventories all assets and investments, and makes the necessary distributions to the beneficiaries. 

The probate process can be difficult to navigate alone and the Law Offices of Christine Chung will help to ease the stress and confusion during the probate process. We provide legal guidance and the assistance you need as an estate administrator, executor, or beneficiary. When a family members dies, we understand that this can be a very difficult time and we will make significant effort to prevent conflicts among family members and preserve family relationships. 

We provide comprehensive guidance for all aspects of probate, including:

• Distribution of assets to intended heirs
• Liquidation of assets
• Reviewing real estate sales and listing agreements
• Estate tax returns
• Income tax and property tax matters
• Retirement plans and IRA issues