What Legal Services are Needed for Probate?
Author: admin
March 29, 2011
Examples of services provided to executors and administrators handling the administration of a decedent’s estate include:
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- Evaluation of the need for probate of a will and qualification of the executor/administrator and assistance with probate and qualification, if necessary.
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- Identifying estate assets and assisting with actions to obtain possession and control of the assets.
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- Identifying resources for property appraisal and sale, if necessary.
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- Assisting with income tax and estate tax requirements, or working with third party CPAs, if needed.
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- Assisting with the handling of creditor claims and evaluating enforceability of claims.
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- Advice regarding duties and responsibilities of executors, administrators, and trustees.
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- Representation on disputed creditor claims.
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- Assisting with the preparation of the inventory and accountings for the estate.
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- Advice regarding family allowance, exempt property, and homestead exemption property issues.
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- Representation regarding estate litigation.
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- Representation regarding distribution proceedings.
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- Advice regarding proper distribution of estate assets under a will or applicable law.
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- Handling or providing assistance regarding ancillary administration in other states.
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