Settlement of Estates
We provide legal representation for estates from the time of death through the distribution of assets and the conclusion of the probate process.
Settlement of Estate
We provide legal representation for estates from the time of death through the distribution of assets and the conclusion of the probate process.
When a loved one passes away, his or her estate often goes through a court-managed process called probate or estate administration, where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed. We can help you with this process. Every probate estate is unique, but most involve the following steps:
- Filing of a petition with the proper probate court.
- Notice to heirs under the Will or to statutory heirs (if no Will exists).
- Petition to appoint Personal Representative or Administrator for the estate.
- Inventory and appraisal of estate assets by Personal Representative or Administrator.
- Payment of estate debt to rightful creditors.
- Sale of estate assets.
- Payment of estate taxes, if applicable.
- Final distribution of assets to heirs.
- Filing of a petition with the proper probate court.
- Notice to heirs under the Will or to statutory heirs (if no Will exists).
- Petition to appoint Personal Representative or Administrator for the estate.
- Inventory and appraisal of estate assets by Personal Representative or Administrator.
- Payment of estate debt to rightful creditors.
- Sale of estate assets.
- Payment of estate taxes, if applicable.
- Final distribution of assets to heirs.
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