Does Your Estate Need a Probate Lawyer?

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.