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Probate Administration and Litigation
Probate is the legal process that occurs after someone dies. In order to transfer the estate in an orderly, supervised and fair manner. It includes a number of steps, such as:
- Proving in court that the deceased party's will is valid
- Identifying and performing an inventory of the deceased person's belonging and property
- Having the belongings and property appraised
- Payment of all debts and taxes
- Distribution of the remaining property as the will directs
- Appointment of a personal representative of the deceased
Probate may occur whether or not the deceased person had a Will. If the deceased person had a Will, then the Will is followed. If the deceased person did not have a Will, then the Court will appoint an administrator who performs the same type of tasks as an executor of an estate with a Will. State law determines who gets the deceased person’s property should the deceased person died without the Will.
Contact us today to discuss the preparation of a Will to make sure your property goes to the person or organization that you want rather than having State law direct who gets your property.
Furthermore, there may disagreements among family members regarding a loved one’s Will and litigation may be needed. We can help you decide whether or not there is a valid issue and if so litigate such issue on your behalf.