Probate Questions and Answers

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In its most general description, probate is the settling of a deceased person's estate. More specifically, probate is a court process involving the administration of a decedent's estate where the deceased person's will is admitted, assets are collected and sometimes liquidated, necessary taxes are paid, and assets are finally distributed. Probate also involves the transfer of a deceased person's estate to the surviving spouse. Probate however can be much more than that and it can be very complicated and drawn out if not carefully and proficiently handled by the right attorney.
Our office handles numerous simple and complex probate cases on a weekly basis. We are dedicated to expediting each of our non-contested probate cases from start to finish within months from the date the initial petition is filed. If your case is contested however, then your need for an experienced probate attorney at our affordable hourly rate is a must. We have achieved a high level of success in each of our probate cases. We look forward to assisting you. If you seek free telephonic or email consultation support, please telephone us or take a few moments to complete the below quick online questionnaire form which will help us to determine how we can best help you. We will promptly and confidentially respond.


Probate Online Questionnaire Form
What type of estate plan did the decedent have (e.g., trust, will, nothing, etc.)?
What other type of estate plan exists, if any?
If an estate plan exists, is it ambiguous, confusing or vague in any way?
Does the estate plan give away any property no longer owned by the decedent?
Does the decedent have a surviving spouse?
Does the decedent have any surviving children?
If there are surviving children, are any of them minors?
Are there any heirs or beneficiaries who may not be located?
What type of assets in general did the decedent have?
Do any of these assets need to be transferred to a surviving spouse?
Are there any insurance policies?
What is the gross value of the assets, if you know (real and personal)?
Did the decedent die owning any land?
Is there any out of state property?
What types of debts/creditors does the decedent have (if any)?
What is the total value of all of the debts (if you know)?
Do you expect any of the beneficiaries, heirs or others will contest the decedent's estate?
 
 

 
 
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