Estate Planning and Probate in Contra Costa County, CA

Codi M. Dada Law Office P.C. helps Contra Costa County residents plan for their families and navigate estate and trust administration. Consultations can begin remotely; the firm’s office is in Novato.

Coordinate the home, the accounts and the people who will manage them

A family home and a set of beneficiary-designated accounts can follow different transfer paths. For Contra Costa households, the useful starting point is a single inventory showing the owner of each asset, the named beneficiary where one exists, and the person expected to manage it. Bring your current deed and the most recent account statements to the planning discussion. A trust document alone does not answer whether every asset has been coordinated with the plan.

When you are handling an estate or trust

If an estate is already open, bring the court case number, filed petition, hearing notices and any probate examiner notes. The Contra Costa Superior Court provides a dedicated probate division page and links to calendar-note guidance. Reviewing those instructions alongside the actual case paperwork helps distinguish a missing procedural item from a question about ownership or distribution.

Questions to bring to a consultation

• Which person can handle bills if I cannot?
• How does the home fit with beneficiary-designated accounts?
• What documents does my successor need to locate?

Choose the service that fits your situation

Estate planning covers preparing and coordinating your documents. Trust administration addresses carrying out an existing trust. Probate administration concerns court-supervised estates. The first discussion can help identify which service is appropriate.

Official local resource

Contra Costa County Superior Court probate resources provide current procedural information. Requirements depend on the particular matter; verify the instructions for your case before filing.