Professional Fiduciary Services in California

We manage the complexities of estate administration.

We step in to manage trusts, probates, and conservatorships with care, consistency, and attention to detail. Transfer the administrative responsibilities to an experienced professional, so you can reduce personal risk and focus on your family.

Comprehensive Fiduciary and Administration Services.

Trust Administration

Administering a trust requires more than distributing assets; it requires strict adherence to tax laws and statutory deadlines. We take over the role of Successor Trustee. We secure real estate, manage investment portfolios, file necessary tax returns, and execute transparent distributions to beneficiaries, guaranteeing the trust is closed legally and without friction.

Probate Administration

California probate is a court-supervised process with strict procedural requirements, detailed filings, and timelines that can be difficult for families to manage alone. Whether your loved one left a will or passed away intestate, we navigate the entire court process on your behalf. We marshal the assets, negotiate with creditors to reduce estate debt, manage property sales, and finalize the complex court accountings required to release your family’s inheritance.

Conservatorships

When aging parents or vulnerable family members can no longer manage their finances or physical care, they become prime targets for exploitation. We serve as court-appointed Conservators. We immediately step in to freeze compromised accounts, establish safe living arrangements, pay daily bills, and provide vigilant, ongoing protection under the strict oversight of the California courts.

Why People Choose California Probate Group, LLC.

Precision management
for important transitions.

We elevate the administration process from a family burden to a professionally managed execution.

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Objective Administration

A professional fiduciary can relieve families of the pressure of making sensitive financial decisions during an already difficult time. As a neutral third party, we administer the governing documents with clarity and consistency, helping reduce tension, preserve family relationships, and ensure a fair, transparent process for everyone involved.

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Statutory Expertise

Estate administration is a heavily regulated discipline. We maintain meticulous, court-ready records and track every asset to the penny. Supported by our dedicated in-house fiduciary accounting team, our processes ensure perfect compliance and prevent unnecessary administrative delays.

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Specialized Knowledge

California's tax and probate landscape is highly specific. We possess the deep operational expertise required to navigate property tax reassessments (such as Proposition 19), local court idiosyncrasies, and state-specific statutory deadlines to maximize the value of the estate.

Meet the partners

The parners
behind every case

Fiduciary work is deeply personal. When you partner with California Probate Group, LLC., you are not handed off to a rotating cast of junior administrators. Our core team—led by licensed, experienced fiduciaries—remains closely involved in the strategy and execution of every estate we manage. We combine institutional-level financial acumen with the empathy, accessibility, and responsiveness of a boutique practice.

Martin Lejnieks

California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (cc 974, Ml 999)

Caitlin Cogan

California Licensed Professional Fiduciary (cc 974, Ml 999)

Bringing structure to the process.

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Discovery & Asset Marshaling

We initiate the administration by comprehensively identifying, inventorying, and securing the estate's assets. We transfer control to our secure management protocols, ensure all appropriate insurance policies are active, and establish a clear roadmap for the estate.
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Active Management

We handle the day-to-day requirements of the estate. This includes paying valid debts, managing real property and business interests, coordinating necessary tax returns, and keeping all beneficiaries informed with clear, regular updates.
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Final Accounting & Distribution

We prepare comprehensive, perfectly balanced accountings that detail every financial transaction. Once approved by the beneficiaries or the court, we execute the final distributions and formally close the estate.

Whether you're referring a case or facing one — we're here.