California probate paperwork, filed correctly the first time.
Petitions, inventories, accountings, and creditor notices prepared by a bonded LDA who is also an active California real estate broker (CA DRE# 02193707). Most probate cases sit on the family home — title, mortgage, sale — and that side of the work isn't a surprise to us. You see every page before it's filed in your name. Bilingual support from intake to final order.
California's statutory probate fee schedule starts at 4% of the first $100,000 of the estate. (2026 California Probate Code § 10810 · source)
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How does probate work with C2C Legal?
Three steps. No hourly surprises. You see every word before anything is signed or filed.
- 1
Free 10–15 minute consultation
We listen to your situation, confirm whether full probate, summary administration, or spousal property petition fits, and quote a flat fee at intake.
- 2
We prepare every petition + notice
Petition for Probate, Notice of Petition, Letters, Inventory & Appraisal, accountings. You review every page before it's filed.
- 3
We prep you for each hearing
We walk you through the hearing checklist, what the judge will ask, and what to bring. Bilingual hearing prep available.
What do you get with a C2C Probate package?
- Petition for Probate prepared in your name
- Notice of Petition + publication coordination
- Letters Testamentary / Letters of Administration filings
- Inventory & Appraisal forms with the probate referee handoff
- Final accounting + Petition for Final Distribution
- Hearing prep so you know exactly what the judge will ask
What should you bring to your probate appointment?
Showing up with these makes the first appointment efficient, and it costs nothing if you don't have all of them yet. We'll work with what you have.
- 1.Death certificate (or your best copy)
- 2.The original will, if there is one
- 3.List of known assets (accounts, real estate, vehicles)
- 4.List of known heirs and beneficiaries
- 5.Any prior court orders or estate paperwork from another state
How much does probate cost with a C2C bonded LDA?
Flat fees, disclosed before you start. No retainer roulette, no surprise hourly bills.
Payment: 50% to start, 50% at filing. No retainer roulette. We don't take payment until you've seen the work plan.
Court filing fees, notary fees, and recording fees are separate and quoted at intake. We don't mark them up.
Final quote confirmed at your free consultation. We don't take payment until you've seen the work plan.
Common questions about probate in California
Not sure probate is the right path for you?
If your case involves a will contest, a fight between heirs, or a creditor claim that needs litigation, you'll likely need an attorney, and we'll tell you that directly. Many probate matters do not have those issues and can be handled at flat-fee LDA cost.
If your case turns out to need a licensed attorney, we'll refer you to one we trust and explain why. No charge for the call.
Call (909) 420-0100. Tell us what's going on.Hablamos Español · Spanish-speaking? Call and we'll answer en Español.
Ready to start your probate? Get a free quote.
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Compliance: C2C Legal Services Inc. provides self-help document preparation services only. We are not attorneys, not a law firm, and do not provide legal advice or court representation. All services are provided at your specific direction.
C2C Legal Services Inc. proporciona servicios de preparación de documentos de autoayuda solamente. No somos abogados, no somos un bufete de abogados y no proporcionamos asesoría legal ni representación en la corte. Los servicios se proporcionan según sus indicaciones específicas.
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