Estate Administration
Settling someone’s estate is a complex undertaking with lots of responsibility and duties. Without the guidance of an experienced attorney, you are liable to make a mistake or get stuck. We can guide you through the process from start to finish, telling you what to do and helping you do it correctly, so you can settle the estate efficiently and with confidence.
Do you need to settle someone's estate?
We educate you on your role as a personal representative and support you in fulfilling your duties. We recommend the most efficient method of settling the estate you are in charge of; then we guide you through the process.
Are you the beneficiary of someone's estate?
We inform you of your rights, monitor the settlement of the estate, and protect your interest.
We can help you with:
probating a will, determining heirs, getting an administrator appointed, serving as a personal representative or trustee, making or responding to claims against an estate, resolving problems with the estate or beneficiaries, and distributing the estate.
What does the process look like?
- Schedule a strategy session to discuss your options for settling the estate and determine which is the best one.
- If you hire us to represent you, then we gather information and prepare the necessary documents and court filings.
- Follow our guidance to settle the estate as smoothly and quickly as possible.
How We Charge
For most estate administrations, we can quote a fixed fee. If we encounter unexpected issues, then time spent addressing those issues are charged on an hourly basis. Under certain circumstances, we are able to collect our fee out of the proceeds of the estate once they are accessible.
If you have been given the task of settling someone’s estate, or, if you are a beneficiary or heir of an estate, contact us to schedule a strategy session to discuss your rights and duties. Schedule a Strategy Session.