If you’re looking for additional support or legal guidance, these nonprofit organizations may be able to help—especially if you meet income requirements. Each offers free or low-cost services, depending on your situation.
Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income residents, including help with elder abuse, probate, and housing issues.
Offers legal help in areas like eviction defense, public benefits, and family law. Some probate assistance may be available.
Official resource from the California Judicial Branch offering forms, guides, and self-help information for probate and other legal matters.
Statewide directory of free or low-cost legal help by topic and county. Useful for finding local legal aid organizations beyond LA County.
Note: These are external resources not affiliated with Pro Per Probate. Availability of services may vary.
Because fighting for your family’s legacy shouldn’t require thousands of dollars in fancy tools. Here’s what I recommend to get started — and what I actually used.
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🖥 Laptop or Computer
So you can write, research, and prepare your filings without struggling on a tiny phone screen.
🖨 Printer & Scanner
You’ll need to print petitions, scan signed proofs of service, and make copies for everyone.
📝 Microsoft Word (or similar)
To draft your petitions, declarations, proposed orders, personal statement of facts, etc..
[Free option - Google docs]
📎 Office & Mailing Essentials
So you can sort, store, and mail your court papers without last-minute runs to the office supply store.
[See various supplies on Amazon]
The bare essentials.
