Fullerton, Lemann,
Schaefer & Dominick, LLP

Tips to Avoid Probate


At Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP, our estate planning attorneys have extensive experience in the probate administration of estates. Probate avoidance is a legitimate goal of estate planning and should be considered along with other goals and objectives in developing a comprehensive estate plan.

What is ……

Estate Planning ?
Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging for the disposal of an estate

A Will, and Do I Need One ?
A Will is a document written with the formalities of law that allows you to personalize the distribution of your property

A Living Trust ?
A living trust is an arrangement you create during your lifetime to provide for yourself and your family both before and after your death

A Guardian and What Are Their Duties ?
A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority (and the corresponding duty) to care for the personal and property interests of another person

Conservatorship ?
A guardian and protector is appointed by a judge to manage the financial affairs and/or daily life of another           

Legal Resources

• California State Bar
• California Judicial Branch
• Riverside Superior Court
• Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino
• American Bar Association
• San Bernardino County Bar Association                 
• Riverside County Bar Association
• San Bernardino County Superior Court

San Bernardino/Riverside County Public Resources

• Riverside Law Library
• San Bernardino Law Library
• Riverside Aging and Adult Services
• San Bernardino County Aging and Adult Services

Government Resources

• California Legislature
• Social Security Department
• California Secretary of State
• California Office of Administrative Law
• California Department of Industrial Relations
• State of California Department of Justice / Estate and Financial Planning