Sacramento, CA asked in Probate for California

Q: I am unemployed no money to hire probate lawyer is thier a pro bono attorney in Sacramento.

Mother is decedent. Has a Will. I am only living child and next of kin. She was a widow

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Howard E. Kane
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Howard E. Kane
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Oakland, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Probate attorneys do not get paid until the judge authorizes payment to both the attorney and the executor/administrator. Yes, I can assist. Call me to discuss.

James L. Arrasmith
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: There are several resources that may be able to help you find a pro bono attorney for your probate case in Sacramento.

One option is to contact the Sacramento County Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service, which may be able to connect you with an attorney who provides pro bono or reduced-fee services. You can reach them at (916) 444-2333 or visit their website at https://www.sacbarlawyer.org/lawyer-referral-service/.

Another option is to contact legal aid organizations in the area, such as Legal Services of Northern California or the Voluntary Legal Services Program, which may be able to provide free legal assistance or connect you with a pro bono attorney. You can search for legal aid organizations in your area on the California Courts website at https://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-lowcosthelp.htm.

It's also worth noting that the Sacramento County Superior Court offers a Probate Clinic, which provides free legal advice and assistance to individuals representing themselves in probate matters. You can contact the court's Self-Help Center at (916) 875-3400 for more information about the clinic and how to participate.

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