Probate

You are already dealing with the traumatic loss of a loved one, so we try to put instruments in place to lessen the legal issues following a death, including probate. Probate is the process by which a will is determined valid or invalid when a person dies, and the process a legal court takes to conclude a person’s legal and financial matters when there is no will in place. One way to avoid probate is to create a trust (sometimes called a “living trust”) to hold your assets and ensure clear directions as to how those assets will distributed upon your death. If you are forced into probate due to the lack of a valid will or trust plan, you will need an attorney to help you deal with the complex legal issues. These concerns are the reason we want to see you at our office, so we can provide honest and effective estate planning and probate guidance. Contact us to learn more.