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Kamis, 09 Juli 2015

The Background And Purpose Of A Good Probate Lawyer

The Background And Purpose Of A Good Probate Lawyer


by Olive Pate


A probate lawyer specializes in preparing the last will and testament of a deceased individual. There are also disputes that happen during the disposition of the properties. In a sense, a probate lawyer also serves as an estate or a trust lawyer.

Losing a loved one is already big enough of an ordeal. The significance of having a Will would insure the family does not get any additional stress. The best thing that one can give to your loved ones as someday you would need to pass on and leave them behind is to secure the needed paperwork with the assistance of a probate lawyer Chalfont PA.

After an individual dies, his estate and assets gets processed through an estate or probate administration. These are then managed and distributed by the lawyers or designated individuals. These assets are preferably placed in a properly created and rightly funded living trust so a probate would not be needed in the first place. Only the successor would get to execute the proper distribution of the assets.

Each estate has a different specific procedure, but they all go through the same basic processes. A petition has to be given to the correct probate court. Should there exist an available Will, the heirs must receive a notice each. If there is none, notice need to be given to statutory heirs.

In the case of a will, a petition should be made to appoint the Executor or Administrator. Some companies would need a documentation certifying the Executor of Estate before any legal procedure is done. This is often required in banks and insurance companies involving financial matters and confidential information of the deceased member.

An Executor or Administrator would then file the inventory and also the appraisal of assets. The debt also has to be paid to its rightful creditors. They also process the sale of assets. If ever applicable, its tax should also be paid. Finally, there would be the distribution of assets to the heirs.

Those who wish to object need to hold legal grounds. It is quite expensive to get involved in a litigation, but still this is a rather common event. The quarrels may be because of the tangible distributions or possibly who gets to be the chosen Executor.

Certain things do not need this process such as properties which you have the title of joint tenant with right of survivorship. IRA and 401K retirement accounts have their own beneficiaries and no longer have to undergo the probate process. Other things exempted are life insurance, bank accounts with Pay On Death status, and properties under a living trust.

The expenses incurred during the probate process can vary significantly depending on several factors like the value and complexity of the assets, the existence of a Will, and the location of real property. This can take months or years to settle, but an experience lawyer knows everything that needs to done in a timely manner. It would be crucial to have a last will and testament before passing so your loved ones would be secure.




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Title: The Background And Purpose Of A Good Probate Lawyer
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