Probate and Trust Administration Attorney (Contract)

Probate and Trust Administration Attorney Hourly Rate: $90/hour Estimated Duration: 3-6 months Seeking a California-licensed attorney with at least three years of experience to manage probate and trust administration, including preparing petitions for letters of administration, statutory notifications, inventories, accountings, Heggstad petitions, and distributions.

The ideal candidate will advise trustees on fiduciary duties and California Probate Code compliance, while utilizing summary procedures like Small Estate Affidavits and Spousal Property Petitions to efficiently transfer assets to low-income clients' rightful successors without formal probate. Additionally, you will handle limited conservatorship matters (person only), coordinating essential care plans, court investigator reports, and annual status updates.