If your spouse has recently died and you must settle the estate, call an experienced probate lawyer for legal representation. The law office of Attorney Brian Murphy will oversee the distribution of assets after the death of a loved one. If you need help determining whether the estate must go through probate, Attorney Murphy will help in any capacity. Many estates handled in probate courts deal with complex tax laws and statutes. Because the court oversees the division of property according to the decedent’s wishes, you are going to want to engage a probate lawyer to begin the probate administration process.
Probate administration is the official way that an estate gets settled under the supervision of the court. The Probate process freezes the estate until a judge determines that the Will is valid. Next, all the relevant people named in the will are notified. After that, all the property in the estate must be identified and appraised. Finally, creditors and taxes must be paid. Once all of that’s been done, the court issues an Order distributing the property and the estate is closed. The distribution of assets can quickly become a complicated process. Through probate administration, Attorney Brian Murphy and his team will advise and assist executors and administrators in each phase of the process.
Our lawyers have experience in the use of a living trust and other estate planning services. Together, we can create a plan that is designed to preserve your assets and avoid the expense of probate. For more information or to schedule a consultation, reach out to contact or call us at 860-643-3021 today.