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Probate courts oversee the administration of property after death, the guardianships of minors and conservatorships of incapacitated adults. Our lawyers are experienced in all areas of probate law and we encourage you to contact us to discuss any probate issues or questions you may have.
When someone dies, either with or without a will, there are often estate matters that need to be handled, such as changing title to property and completing tax forms. In most instances during probate, the court supervises the processes that transfer legal title of property from the estate of the person who has died (the “decedent”) to his or her beneficiaries. If the decedent had a trust, then there is generally no need for court supervision. The process of overseeing the decedent’s affairs when a trust is involved can be referred to as trust administration.
Transferring property when someone dies can be complicated. If someone close to you has recently died, we strongly encourage you to have one of our attorneys handle the outstanding legal matters on your behalf, so that you can focus on taking care of your family during their time of loss.
If someone who owes you money has died recently, you may have to file a creditor’s claim in Probate Court in order to collect your money from the estate. There are very strict time limits on doing this, so you should contact a probate attorney right away if you have a claim against a decedent’s estate.
Call us today at 1-800-798-0997 for a complimentary consultation.
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