Probate is a legal process during which a deceased person’s will is validated by a court. During the probate process, a deceased person’s estate must be appraised, debts must be paid, bills and taxes must be paid, and the remaining assets and cash must be distributed to named beneficiaries in the will. If your loved one has recently passed away and has left a will, the will may need to go through probate.
What are the steps of the probate process?
Validating the Will
Executor (designated in the will or appointed by the court)
Naming, Identifying, and Appraising all Assets
Paying and Notifying Creditors
Filing and Distributing the Estate
Closing the Estate
Other services we offer:
Drafting wills and basic estate planning documents
Assisting executors/personal representatives through probate
Preparing powers of attorney and healthcare directives
Drafting and reviewing basic trust documents
Advising beneficiaries on their rights
Trust administration (simple and revocable trusts)
Preparing guardianship and conservatorship petitions
Representation in uncontested probate court hearings
