Probate

Probate is the process of proving a Last Will and Testament, and the orderly accounting and distribution of your estate. Through the probate process, a personal representative (either by will or by statute) will administer the estate and ensure that all the proper disclosures are made, an accurate inventory is taken and filed with the Orphan’s Court, and that your assets and property are distributed in accordance with your wishes. The entire process of probate can be confusing and complicated. Most people hire a lawyer to assist them. There are different types of administrations for probate, which will differ based on the size of the estate. Some people prefer to attempt to avoid probate and will, therefore, move their assets into a non-probatable property. We know how to assist you to avoid probate.

If a loved one of yours has passed and you need help probating the estate, we can assist you. Our office has experience both writing and drafting the testamentary documents are probating estates. Probating an estate can be complicated. There are timelines and deadlines for filing papers with the Court. Bills and taxes will need to be paid, an inventory taken. In addition, it may be required to have an appraiser value the assets and an accountant or real estate agent get involved to settle out the assets of the estate. We here at the Law Offices of Shechtel and Associates, P.A. have experience probating estates and can assist you.

How do I avoid probate?