Probate

Probate should not be mysterious. We guide personal representatives through informal and formal probate, creditor notice, inventory, accounting, and final distribution.

We help families and personal representatives with Formal Probate Administration, Informal Probate, Small Estate Administration, and Personal Representative Duties. The process can involve court filings, notices, deadlines, and careful communication with heirs and interested parties.

Probate work often includes Creditor Claims and Debt Resolution, Distribution of Estate Assets, and Out-of-State Property in Probate. We help clients understand what must be filed, what needs to be documented, and how to keep the administration moving.

When disputes arise, we also handle Contested Wills, Will Challenges, Undue Influence Claims, Trust Disputes, and Breach of Fiduciary Duty matters. These cases require careful review of documents, family history, fiduciary conduct, and the evidence available to support or defend a claim.