Probate attorney serving Roseville, California.
Roseville's probate-only attorney — handling Placer County Superior Court probate, trust administration, and will contests.
Local court
Placer County Superior Court — Historic Courthouse
101 Maple St, Auburn, CA 95603
Brandon handles the filings, notices, inventory, accounting, and court appearances so you do not have to manage the court process alone.
Probate, trust administration, and estate disputes.
We work with families across Roseville, including West Roseville, East Roseville, Sun City Roseville, and nearby communities.
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Probate Administration
Court-supervised administration of California estates — petitions, inventory, creditor claims, and distribution.
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Trust Administration
Successor trustee guidance — Probate Code § 16061.7 notices, accountings, distributions, and beneficiary disputes.
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Will Contests
Challenging a will or trust — undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud, improper execution, no-contest clauses.
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Estate Administration
Post-death estate management — creditor claims, asset marshaling, tax filings, and distribution to heirs.
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Heggstad Petitions
Transfer assets a living trust was meant to hold — but never got retitled — into the trust under Probate Code § 850, instead of full probate.
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Succession to a Home
Transfer a decedent’s primary residence valued at $750,000 or less to the heirs without full probate — a new California alternative.
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Probate questions in Roseville
Local questions families ask when a probate or trust matter touches Roseville or Placer County.
Where is the probate court for Roseville cases?
Roseville probate matters are filed at the Placer County Superior Court Historic Courthouse, 101 Maple Street, Auburn, CA 95603. We handle the filing and all hearings on your behalf.
How long does probate take in Roseville?
A typical California probate runs 9–18 months from petition to final distribution. Cases with real estate sales, contested claims, or out-of-state heirs can run longer. We work to keep yours on the short end of that range.
Do I have to come to your office?
No. We meet with most Roseville clients by video or phone. Our Roseville office is available if you prefer to meet in person.
Need probate help in Roseville? Start with a call.
Tell us what happened. We’ll tell you whether probate is required, what the court will need, and what it will cost — in plain language, before you decide anything. The first call is free, and there’s no retainer to talk.
Brandon Smith · CA Bar #308604 · Admitted 2015 · Roseville