Practice Groups Trusts & Estates

Estate Administration & Probate

Settling a loved one's estate is often one of the hardest tasks a family faces.

The process is only made more difficult by the legal requirements and burdens imposed on grieving families. Whether the person who passed left a will or not, there are steps that must be taken to transfer assets, address outstanding debts, file required tax returns, and ultimately distribute what remains to heirs and beneficiaries.

We guide executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through every stage of the estate administration and probate process. Our goal is to make a difficult time as manageable as possible by keeping things moving, communicating clearly with everyone involved, and resolving issues before they become disputes.

Our estate administration and probate services include:

Probate and administration filings and court appearances

Estate inventories and accounting

Creditor notifications and claims resolution

Estate and fiduciary income tax returns

Asset distribution to heirs and beneficiaries

Trust termination and final distribution

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Predictable options begin with a conversation.

Tell us what is in front of you. We will help you understand your options and what each one involves.