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Providing Quality Trust Administration, Estate Planning, and Probate Administration

Our Expertise is Your Peace of Mind.

A Marin County attorney exclusively focused on Estate Planning, Probate Avoidance, Probate Administration, and Trust Administration.

We will make it easy for you to create your estate plan, or administer a Will or a Trust, because we have the specific skills, experience and resources, to achieve your objectives in the most comfortable, friendly and cost-effective manner. Our dedication to estate planning, probate administration and trust administration, allows The Law Office of Codi M Dada to know what to do, every step of the way. Call us to schedule a complimentary consultation.

A comprehensive estate plan is the best way to assist your loved ones and Codi M Dada will make it happen. Avoid all unnecessary stress, hassles, expenses, and court involvement. Codi M Dada makes the process easy. He’ll take the time to work with you personally and walk you through each process.

 

  • Phone Number

    (415) 827-1425

  • Email

    novatolawyer@gmail.com
  • Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm

    Saturday: 9am – 4pm

    Sunday: Closed

  • 802 Grant Ave

    Novato, CA, 94945

  • Bar # 288909

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Receive Reliable Assistance with a Trust

Speak to a Qualified Trust Attorney

Trust law is complicated and nuanced, but it’s essential to protecting your family’s financial future. A trust attorney can help you establish a trust and ensure it complies with the law. Codi M. Dada Law works with various trust options, including living, revocable, and irrevocable trusts.

The firm works with you to create a customized plan that fits your needs. Whether creating a living trust or revising an existing one, Codi M. Dada can help you get everything to ensure your assets are protected and distributed properly.

Protect Your Finances and Ensure Your Loved Ones’ Financial Security

Learn More About Living Trusts

Trusts are one of the most important legal structures you can use to protect your assets and loved ones. They offer several benefits, including privacy for your affairs and protecting your sensitive information from being released in court documents. In addition, you can name someone else as the trustee of your trust, who will manage your property and other assets according to your wishes. Moreover, it gives you the flexibility to determine your control over your money now and in the future. Codi. M. Dada can help you set up a trust, update an existing one, or dissolve a trust if it’s no longer needed or desired.

Secure Your Assets with a Trust

Let an Attorney Assist You Today

A trust can be an excellent way to make sure your assets go to the right individuals. If you want to include a trust in your estate plan, then consider contacting an attorney like Codi M. Dada. Codi has over eight years of legal experience and a passion for helping others. He will provide you with advice on how to create a trust and provide you with legal support from start to finish. If you’re near Novato, CA, or the surrounding areas and want to learn more, then consider giving him a call. He offers free initial consultations to his clients.

Probate Fee Calculator

How much will probate in California cost? Use this calculator to get an estimate of what you’ll be paying based on estate amount. have a question? Want to speak with an expert? Reach out for a free consultation with our team.

In addition to attorney fees, Probate costs (cost assistance IS available and most costs, along with probate legal fees are NOT due up front and NOT until funds from the estate are available) include the following:

  1. Initial Court Filing Fee $465 (unless you qualify for a court fee waiver due to financial hardship).
  2. Newspaper Publication Cost $500 (this can be as high as $1200 depending on which newspaper we must use but is $500 about 90% of the time).
  3. Court Appointed Probate Referee (Appraiser) Fee is calculated at 1/10th of 1% of the gross value of the estate plus $50-$75 for costs (for example $500k estate would be $550-$575)
  4. Bond premium (not always required): If the court requires you to get bonded (insured) which we always try to avoid, the bond will be approximately .5% (1/2 of a percent) of the gross value for the estate or an annual premium. (for example a $500k estate would be approximately $2500).
  5. Final Petition Court Filing Fee$465 (again, unless you qualify for a fee waiver due to financial hardship)
  6. Creditor’s Claims: if a creditor or the Department of Health Services (DHS) or Franchise Tax Board (FTB) are owed money those claims will need to be paid prior to the final distribution of the estate.
    • Note: creditors MUST file their claims within the 4-month creditor’s period, and our office is VERY often successful in reducing almost all creditor’s claims.