Find a Probate Attorney
So, who needs a probate attorney? By far, the most common reason to consult with a good estate planning attorney who specializes in probate is if you think you have been appointed the executor of a will and/or administrator of an estate. The reason is that if the estate needs to go through probate, the executor will need to talk to a probate expert – an experienced probate attorney. Some of the issues to discuss include: 1. The validity of the will 2. Whether you have been properly appointed as executor of the will 3. Duties as executor of the will and/or administrator of any estate 4. Whether any income, estate or probate taxes must be paid 5. Whether any assets are held by a living trust 6. Which beneficiaries will get which assets 7. Whether any gifts must be distributed 8. How to handle the disposition of real estate (especially out of state real estate) 9. How to locate certain assets such as retirement, business, insurance, and investment assets 10. Possible executor liability for negligence 11. Possible executor indemnity for alleged bad acts 12. And many other issues A small consultation fee is a small price to pay for the peace of mind you will receive. And, it could save you a lot more than piece of mind. The best way to find a good probate attorney is to talk to friends or associates who have used one or know of one and get a referral to a local probate attorney. But, if that doesn’t work, be sure to check out Legal Match. Here’s the link to them:
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