Probate Law
When someone passes away, their estate goes through a court-officiated process called probate. While grieving the loss of a loved one, dealing with probate can feel stressful. At Inherent Law Group, we aim to make the process simple and smooth. We will walk with you through the probate process from beginning to end including: document organization, scheduled hearings, asset distribution and definitive next steps.
Our Probate Team of professionals can also help you avoid probate altogether. Whatever your circumstance, we seek to bring peaceful family results before, during and after death.
What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process involving court hearings, legal documents and clerical administration to finalize a person’s estate. The basic elements involve:
Whether your situation is straightforward or more complicated, probate may require hearings, notices to creditors and regular reporting to the court.
"Honor the legacy, handle the details."
*Avoiding Probate
- Life estate deeds or beneficiary transfers on property and vehicles
- Beneficiary designations on retirement accounts and life insurance
- Trusts assets during life that distribute at death without court intervention
- Joint tenancy with survivorship on financial accounts and investments
Regardless of particular circumstances, Inherent Law Group can help you determine the best way to avoid or reduce probate court involvement. Start by completing the on-screen contact form.
When It's Needed
Probate support is usually needed when:
- Death occurred without a will (or multiple versions exist)
- You require appointment by the court to represent the estate
- There are disagreements about responsibilities or distributions
- Someone passed away with their name still on accounts/property
- The estate includes houses, property, businesses or complex assets
Why It Matters
Probate is more than paperwork; it’s the legal pathway ensuring the right people receive the right assets the right way. A properly managed and administered probate matter ensures everything runs smoothly and assets are distributed on-time. When families don’t have a qualified professional handling their estate, they often encounter challenges including:
- Disputes among loved ones
- Delays in accessing accounts
- Frozen assets or accounts over small details
- Costly errors that could have been prevented
How We Help
The compassionate and professional team at Inherent Law Group will guide you through each probate phase with a practical, court-ready approach including:
Notice to creditors and the Court
Organizing documents related to the estate
Organizing documents related to the estate
Filing the necessary paperwork with the Court
Communicating with beneficiaries to ensure clarity
Representing the estate and executor/administrator in Court
Locating, securing and organizing estate assets and key records
Locating, securing and organizing estate assets and key records
Managing distributions so everything is done according to the will/trust
Allocating distributions, submitting final reports and closing the estate properly