Probate is the legal process by which the court appoints an individual to administer the decedent’s estate (for example, distribute property and pay debts). We can help you probate the decedent’s estate if the deceased person died with a will or without a will.

Typical client: A client comes to our office after a spouse or relative has recently passed away. He or she knows that assets of the deceased person need to be distributed and debts need to be paid, but is not sure of what to do next. It is our goal to walk you through the probate process step by step. We will assist you in gathering the probate assets and notifying the creditors of the estate. When it is time, we will help you pay the debts of the estate and transfer the property to the beneficiaries of the estate.

Our first question will be whether the deceased spouse or relative (“Decedent”) had a Will or not?

1) If the Decedent had a properly drafted Will, then the probate process is relatively simple. Our probate lawyers will be happy to help you probate the Will and transfer the property according to the terms of the Will. Click here for a brief example.

2) If the Decedent did not have a Will, then the legal process is a little more complicated, but our experienced probate attorneys will be able to guide you through the legal process. Click here for a brief example.

If you have a spouse or relative that recently passed away, please contact Maverick Law immediately so we can help you with the probate process.