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Mullin Law Firm

1355 Willow Way, Suite 110, Concord, CA 94520

Concord solo practice serving Contra Costa County with probate and trust estate administration for executors and heirs, plus will and trust contests, breach-of-fiduciary-duty disputes, and court-appointed conservatee representation. Ronald K. Mullin has practised in the county since 1978 and sat on the Concord City Council from 1982 to 1991.

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Probate in Contra Costa County

Probate Court Record

Contra Costa County Superior Court - Probate Division

Contra Costa County

Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Office

725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

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Allowed

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