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Brea Probate Attorney

If your loved one left behind a home, bank account, or other assets in Brea, our office at JLC Legacy Law is here to guide you through the probate process. As your Brea probate attorney, we handle everything for you—from filing the probate petition to managing court deadlines, resolving creditor issues, and assisting with the sale or transfer of property located in Brea.

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Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when you're grieving or unsure how the legal process works. We provide clear communication, dependable guidance, and full representation so you never have to figure things out on your own.

We understand how overwhelming the probate process can feel—especially when you’re dealing with grief, financial decisions, or questions about property.
Our goal is to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible.

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In most cases, we can advance all probate costs so you don’t have to pay anything upfront.

 

You can rely on us for clear communication, honest guidance, and compassionate support from start to finish.

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Jordan Lane Ceausu

Founding & Principal Attorney

We offer free consultations

So… What Is Probate?

Probate is the court-supervised process required to transfer a deceased person’s property—such as a home in Brea, bank accounts, vehicles, or personal belongings—to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries.​

​As your probate lawyer in Brea, we help with every required step:

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  • Filing the initial probate petition

  • Appointing the executor or administrator

  • Locating, gathering, and valuing assets

  • Managing Brea real estate (sale, transfer, or mortgage concerns)

  • Sending legal notices to heirs and creditors

  • Handling creditor claims

  • Managing communication with family members

  • Preparing and filing all court-required documents

  • Distributing assets when probate is complete

 

You don’t have to handle any part of this alone—our team manages the entire probate process for you.

Does Probate Involve Going to Court?

Most Brea probate matters are handled at the Orange County Superior Court – Probate Division in Santa Ana.

 

In most cases, you will not need to appear in court—your attorney attends all hearings on your behalf.

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You may only need to attend if:

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  • someone contests the will

  • there is a dispute among heirs

  • litigation directly involves you

 

If a hearing becomes necessary, your Brea probate attorney represents you and protects your interests every step of the way.

What If the Brea Property Has a Mortgage
or Reverse Mortgage?

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Many families dealing with probate in Brea have questions about real estate, such as:​

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  • Should we keep the home or sell it?

  • Can the executor live in the home?

  • Who pays the mortgage during probate?

  • What if the mortgage is behind?

  • What if there’s a reverse mortgage?

  • Can we transfer the home to a beneficiary?

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These questions are extremely common. We review your options, help you make informed decisions, and assist with any required legal steps, including court approval if a sale is needed.

Our Expertise

At JLC Legacy Law, Inc., we provide legal solutions that make estate planning and managing the affairs of loved ones easy to understand. Whether you're setting up an estate plan, navigating probate, or administering a trust, we offer personalized guidance every step of the way to protect your family, assets, and legacy. We ensure your wishes are clear and your loved ones are secure at every stage of the process.

  • Wills
  • Revocable Living Trusts
  • Durable Powers of Attorney
  • Advance Health Care Directives
  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Separate Property Trusts
  • Trust & Estate Administration
  • Probate Administration
  • Trust Funding Assistance

  • Real Estate Transfers in Estate Planning

  • Legacy Planning for Families
  • Asset Distribution and Beneficiary Management

Our Comprehensive Legal Services

We provide trusted guidance in probate, estate planning, trust administration, and real estate

so you and your loved ones are protected.

Probate

Guiding families through the probate process with clarity and compassion.

Estate Planning

Secure your family’s future with wills, trusts, and customized estate plans.

Trust
Administration

Efficient management and distribution of trusts to honor your wishes.

Real Estate

Legal support for property transfers, deeds, and real estate transactions.

What Our Clients Say

Jen R.

Jordan at JLC Legacy Law was amazing to work with. Probate is not an easy thing to go through, but she was prompt and very helpful through everything. I had heard probate takes well over a year to complete, but with Jordan's help, ours was done in 9 months. I highly recommend working with Jordan. 

What Else Do You Need to Know? Call for Your Free Consultation.

If you need help with a probate matter in Brea, contact us as soon as possible. Strict court deadlines apply, and taking action early protects you and your family.​

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📞 Call us at 714-844-6669 for your free consultation with Attorney Jordan Lane Ceausu.

You can ask us anything—there are no “bad” questions when it comes to probate.

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