Friday, July 12, 2019:  1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Many people can't afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. When someone dies, the probate process for relatives can be intimidating and difficult, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate court and the administration of estates and trusts, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• How probate court works, and how estates are administered in probate
• Appointment of administrators
• Basics of trusts, and when probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed with the support of My Legal Team, Inc.
NOTE: This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts.

* A more extensive "Where You Begin" class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main Branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, visit: https://www.lalawlibrary.org/index.php/where-you-begin.html

Location:
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 458-8600

No legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.