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Genene Dunn
Attorney · Hunsberger Dunn LLP
Genene Dunn specializes in decedent estates. She began her legal career in 2008 as a law clerk focused on estate planning and was admitted to the bar in 2014. In 2016, she became a partner and co-owner of Hunsberger Dunn LLP, where she has expanded the firm's services to include probate and litigation for decedent's estates. Outside of her professional life, Genene is devoted to her family, spending quality time with her husband and two young children.
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Jul 1, 2026 ∙ 6 min
How Much Does Probate Cost in California? (2026 Fee Guide for Riverside and Orange County Families)
California has one of the highest probate fee structures in the country. On a $500,000 estate, you can lose $26,000 in attorney and executor fees before a single dollar reaches your family. On a $1 million estate, that number climbs to $46,000. Neither figure includes filing fees, publication costs, or bond premiums. This is what families in Riverside and Orange County are actually dealing with. This page breaks down every cost category with real numbers so you're not caught off guard. The...
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Jan 26, 2026 ∙ 7 min
7 Things Orange County Families Wish They Knew Before Starting Probate
Every week, we meet with Orange County families who just started probate. Almost without fail, they tell us: "I wish I had known this sooner." Losing a loved one is hard enough. Then comes California's complex legal process, court deadlines, and financial decisions. No wonder families feel overwhelmed. But here's what we learned after helping hundreds of Orange County residents through probate since 2000: The families who handle probate most smoothly? They know what to expect. You just lost a...
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Nov 18, 2024 ∙ 3 min
How Long Should You Wait to Transfer Property After a Loved One’s Passing?
When a loved one passes away, dealing with their estate can be a daunting and emotional task. One of the questions that often arises is how long the heirs have to transfer the property of the deceased. In California, this question can be particularly perplexing because there is no specific law that dictates a strict timeline for transferring property after someone has died. No Legal Deadline for Property Transfer Unlike some other legal processes, such as filing a will or notifying creditors,...
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