San Francisco probate versus trust administration — ask better questions before you label the process.
In San Francisco, “probate” is sometimes the right word and sometimes a stand-in for a different process. A trust may already control the asset, or a surviving co-owner may hold title. Sort the label first so a consult with an estate attorney starts with the right facts instead of national one-size advice.
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