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While the death of a loved one is always difficult, the probate process doesn't have to be. Along with emotional and stressful factors, family members are also confronted with many important decisions. They encounter challenging problems during the process of settling their loved one's affairs.
Debts must be paid. Banks, insurance companies, and investment groups require specific documentation before releasing funds of the decedent account holder. Trust our representatives to help you deal efficiently with such situations.
As you begin the process of settling the estate, one of the first steps will be to determine whether or not your loved one left a valid will. If so, a probate lawyer is often required to have the will admitted to probate.
If your loved one did not have a will, he is deemed to have died intestate and his estate will be distributed to his heirs according to state law. A probate attorney is required to ask the court for a determination and declaration of heirship and to appoint an estate administrator.
In most cases, the executor or administrator must obtain Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration in order to transfer title to the property.
In every case, a skilled probate lawyer is essential for proper administration of the estate.