If you have to go through a probate process, you'll want a lawyer who can get the job done in a timely manner, while keeping client stress levels as low as possible.
Probate is the court procedure for transferring assets out of the name of a person who has died, and into the names of that person's heirs.
If a probate process is required, it usually happens right after a death has occurred, while the decedent's loved ones are still grieving. Probate involves complex paperwork, and takes many months to process through the court.
We do everything we can to make the probate process simple and understandable. We explain what must be done, and how and when to do it.
Many times, there is at least one heir in a family who is experiencing financial difficulty. That person pressures the executor of the estate to complete the probate in a hurry. This time pressure puts stress on the executor, and sometimes creates bad feelings between family members. That's why we work hard to complete every probate as quickly as the law allows.
We do not have any magic that enables us to shorten the legally-required notice periods, which require several months to complete. But what we do is ensure that each new step in the probate process moves along as quickly as possible.
We've also discovered, over the years, that it helps a great deal to have an attorney representing the executor who has integrity and who can commicate with all of the heirs of the estate in a way that inspires trust.
When family members trust that the administration of the estate is in good legal hands, there are far fewer problems that arise between family members. We do everything we can to keep all family members fully informed throughout each step of the probate process.
If you need help with the probate of an estate, call us at 530-889-2777.
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