When the estate is contested,
you need a different kind of fiduciary.
Hostile Heirs · Depleted Estates · Multi-Property Portfolios · Business Interests
Most probate administrators handle routine estates. We specialize in the ones nobody else wants to touch — contested, looted, multi-party, and high-conflict. CLPF #790. Serving Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
The cases we are built for.
We handle routine estates efficiently. But we are specifically built for the contested, the looted, and the high-conflict cases that expose every weakness in a standard fiduciary practice.
Contested Probate & Hostile Heirs
When an heir diverts assets, contests the will, or obstructs administration, we file surcharge motions, document every dollar, and recover what was taken. The Estate of Alice Maine: 5.3× ROI.
- ✓ Surcharge Motion Preparation
- ✓ Forensic Asset Tracing
- ✓ Court-Admissible Documentation
- ✓ Hostile Heir Containment
- ✓ Recovery & Distribution
Multi-Property & Business Estates
Estates with real estate portfolios, LLCs, operating businesses, or out-of-state assets require a fiduciary who can manage assets, not just file paperwork. We do both.
- ✓ Multi-Property Asset Management
- ✓ Business Interest Preservation
- ✓ Out-of-State Asset Coordination
- ✓ Court Accountings
- ✓ Final Distribution
Contested Conservatorships
High-conflict family disputes, competing petitions, and allegations of undue influence require a neutral court-appointed fiduciary with immutable audit trails and zero tolerance for interference.
- ✓ Court-Appointed Neutral Conservator
- ✓ High-Conflict Family Stabilization
- ✓ Competing Petition Defense
- ✓ Annual Accountings
- ✓ Court Reporting & Compliance
AI-First vs. Traditional Workflow
Every probate process rebuilt as AI-first. Human fiduciary verifies at every critical gate.
| Process | Traditional | AI-First | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Intake & Assessment | 12–22 hrs · $1,200–$2,200 | 76 min · $52.75 | 17x faster · 97% cost ↓ |
| Inventory & Appraisal | 12–21 hrs · $1,200–$2,100 | 48 min · $51.75 | 26x faster · 97% cost ↓ |
| Court Filing & Administration | 8–14 hrs · $800–$1,400 | 2.5 hrs · $200–$300 | 5x faster · 79% cost ↓ |
| Accounting & Reporting | 18–28 hrs · $1,800–$2,800 | 3 hrs · $250–$350 | 9x faster · 88% cost ↓ |
| Distribution & Closure | 11–17 hrs · $1,100–$1,700 | 90 min · $75–$125 | 11x faster · 93% cost ↓ |
| Total | 59–102 hrs · $6,100–$10,200 | ~10 hrs · ~$730 | 10x faster · 93% cost ↓ |
Why Choose a Professional Executor?
Probate is complex, time-consuming, and emotionally draining for family members. A professional executor brings expertise, systems, and objectivity that accelerate the process and reduce family conflict.
60% Faster
Our systems and court relationships allow us to complete probate 60% faster than industry average, getting assets to beneficiaries sooner.
Zero Family Burden
We handle all administrative tasks—court filings, creditor notices, asset appraisals—so your family can focus on healing and remembering their loved one.
Court Compliance
Licensed professional fiduciaries ensure full compliance with California probate law, eliminating delays from rejected filings or missing documentation.
How We Navigate the Probate Process
Petition & Appointment (0-60 Days)
We prepare and file the petition for probate, attend the court hearing, and obtain Letters Testamentary to begin administering the estate.
Asset Inventory & Creditor Notice (60-120 Days)
We identify and value all estate assets, publish creditor notices, and send required notifications to heirs and beneficiaries.
Claims & Debt Payment (120-180 Days)
We review and pay valid creditor claims, file tax returns (1040, 1041, 706), and resolve any disputes or objections.
Final Accounting & Distribution (180-270 Days)
We prepare the final accounting, obtain court approval, and distribute assets to beneficiaries according to the will or intestacy laws.
Industry Average: 18-24 months | Brown Management Average: 9-12 months
Comprehensive Probate Services
Court Filings
All petitions, inventories, accountings, and status reports prepared and filed with the court on time and in compliance with California probate code.
Creditor Management
Publication of notice to creditors, review of claims, negotiation of disputed debts, and timely payment of valid obligations.
Asset Management
Secure and manage estate assets during probate, including real estate maintenance, investment oversight, and business continuity.
Beneficiary Communication
Regular updates to heirs and beneficiaries, transparent reporting, and prompt responses to questions throughout the probate process.
Proven Track Record in Probate
Our systems and expertise deliver measurable results for estates and beneficiaries.
"When my father passed, I was overwhelmed by the probate process. Brown Management handled everything—court filings, creditor claims, asset sales—with professionalism and compassion. They closed the estate in 10 months, and I never had to step foot in a courthouse. Worth every penny."