Navigating Probate
Why You Want a Trusted Guide for Probate.
Losing someone is already painful and exhausting. Trying to handle probate on top of that can lead to expensive, time-consuming errors.
NAVIGATING PROBATE
Avoid Costly
Probate Mistakes.
Admin Requirements
Probate involves strict deadlines, detailed forms, and constant communication with the court. An experienced attorney will take care of the paperwork, filings, and notices — so nothing slips through the cracks or delays the process.
Potential for Family Conflict
Even close families can experience tension when it comes to dividing assets or interpreting a will. Your probate attorney acts as a neutral guide, keeping the peace and helping prevent misunderstandings when emotions run high.
Possible Personal Liability
Executors can be held personally responsible for mistakes like paying the wrong creditor or mismanaging funds. Your attorney will ensure you follow every legal step, protecting you from unintended consequences.
Unnecessary Taxes & Claims
Without the right guidance, an estate can lose value to taxes, fees, or creditor claims. A probate attorney helps preserve assets by spotting issues early and ensuring everything is handled in the most efficient way.
Complications Add Up Fast
From hard-to-find heirs to missing paperwork, small issues can quickly turn into major delays – and costs. An experienced attorney knows what to expect and how to handle surprises, keeping probate on track from start to finish.
Do I Really Have to Go Through Probate?
Yes and no. Probate is the legal process by which someone’s assets are transferred to their beneficiaries after they pass away.
There are estate planning tools exist that can make this process much simpler, or even let you avoid it altogether, if they are created during life.
So, while you can’t go back in time and make sure your loved one uses the right tools to avoid probate — it’s still possible for your estate to skip it!
Don’t Try to Tackle Probate on Your Own
Step 1
Schedule a Free Consultation
Reach out and set up a time for us to talk with each other. We won’t know if it feels like a fit until we get to talk.
Step 2
Collaborate on an Estate Plan
Our team learns about you and your unique needs so we can work with each other to help you design your ideal plan.
Step 3
You Are Set Up for the Future
We’re committed to making sure you understand and feel confident in whatever plans we help you to create.