No one wants to deal with probate, but if your estate must go through the process, you need an experienced probate attorney by your estate’s side. Since probate is a lengthy, confusing process, your executor may become easily overwhelmed. Not all states require a probate attorney. Therefore, familiarize yourself with the situations that call for special representation and plan ahead if your estate qualifies.
- Are your beneficiaries friendly with one another? If not, you may need the assistance of a probate attorney.
- Estates with varying assets of different values or unusual assets should always have a probate attorney review them and represent the estate in court.
- Executors representing estates in a different state should consider hiring a probate attorney to assist them during the process. A probate attorney understands the estate laws for his region and can make sure the estate follows the correct procedure.
- If there are any disagreements about the will, a probate attorney should be consulted.
- If a beneficiary is contesting the will (or even threatening to do so), a probate attorney should be called.
There are numerous reasons why you should consider using a probate attorney. Whether you’re starting your estate plan or you’re the executor, a probate attorney can help fine tune an estate and make sure the probate process isn’t as frustrating as it can be.
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