Are you faced with the prospects of handling a probate estate or trust administration in California? The challenge of handling the details and red tape of a probate or trust can seem overwhelming. We offer a full probate and trust services throughout the State of California. Earle & Reimer is a law firm in Los Gatos, California (San Francisco Bay Area - South Bay) devoted to probate and trust administration, and estate litigation.
This web site is designed to provide you with information about our firm and the services we offer throughout the State of California. In all of our cases we offer reasonable fees/hourly rates. In probate cases, we charge a reasonable hourly rate for the hours we spend on the case which, in most cases, is less than the statutory fee.
This web site is designed to provide you with information about our firm and the services we offer throughout the State of California. In all of our cases we offer reasonable fees/hourly rates. In probate cases, we charge a reasonable hourly rate for the hours we spend on the case which, in most cases, is less than the statutory fee.
Services
We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services, with personalized attention at reasonable rates. We have handled hundreds and hundreds of probate cases, trust administration cases and trust disputes, as well as conservatorships.
We handle all aspects of probate and trust administration from providing advice to the decedent's surviving family with respect to the preliminary steps to be taken, through preparation of court documents, collection of assets and preparation of accountings, distributions and assistance with tax returns.We are also well-qualified to represent you in any estate-related disputes or litigation.
We handle all aspects of probate and trust administration from providing advice to the decedent's surviving family with respect to the preliminary steps to be taken, through preparation of court documents, collection of assets and preparation of accountings, distributions and assistance with tax returns.We are also well-qualified to represent you in any estate-related disputes or litigation.
Most attorneys charge the "statutory fee" for handling a probate. The statutory fee is set forth in California Probate Code sections 10800-10850. The statutory fee represents the maximum fee for ordinary probate legal services that may be charged by an attorney.
In addition to the statutory fee, attorneys are entitled to obtain additional fees for "extraordinary services" such as handling the sale of real property during the course of the probate proceeding, or assisting in the preparation of tax returns for the estate.Our firm's practice is to charge a reasonable hourly rate for the hours that we spend on the case which, in most cases, is less than the statutory fee.
In addition to the statutory fee, attorneys are entitled to obtain additional fees for "extraordinary services" such as handling the sale of real property during the course of the probate proceeding, or assisting in the preparation of tax returns for the estate.Our firm's practice is to charge a reasonable hourly rate for the hours that we spend on the case which, in most cases, is less than the statutory fee.
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Loree V.
Feb 27, 2019
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I turned to Pauline Reimer and Janice Earle after a bad experience with a previous lawyer that a friend had recommended. My divorce had dragged on for 9 years, and I didn't know if they would be willing to take on the mess that had built up over the years along with a new sleazy lawyer my ex had hired. Pauline didn't waste any time digging through multiple layers of documents trying to right the wrongs that had occurred over the years and build a case that would allow me to lead a normal lifestyle and stay close to my family when all was said and done. One of Pauline's strengths
Jaye W.
Jan 13, 2015
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Pauline Reimer has been our lucky star. She has turned our life around with her magic in court. She was able to get a court order done, quickly, that we needed in order to move forward with our family home and family issues. She was hanging in there with us during the holidays and keeping in touch daily. She is a wonderful lawyer. She was able to find my sister and get the appropriate paperwork notarized and delivered in the time that we needed. She has been there 24/7 for us and we will always be grateful. I would not hesitate even for a minute to use her services again in the future. Thank you
Charles W.
Nov 03, 2014
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Pauline Reimer helped me litigate a very difficult family law case. She was able to clean up a terrible mess that was my existing divorce agreement, and she did it with creativity, integrity and persistence. I saw her litigate, as well as do back-room negotiations. In each mode, she strongly defended my rights, and did so with efficiency. I highly recommend Pauline and her firm.
Nicky N. S.
Sep 27, 2014
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