A probate attorney helps settle a deceased person's estate by ensuring any debts are paid and assets distributed according to their will. If the person had a will, the attorney verifies it was properly executed. If there was no will, state intestacy laws determine distribution, usually giving a surviving spouse priority. Hiring an attorney is recommended for complex estates but may not be needed for simple ones. Potential clients should assess their specific situation and choose an experienced attorney by checking reviews.

1. WHAT IS A
PROBATE
ATTORNEY &
DO I NEED ONE

2. This probate is basically a legal
process that is practiced to
decide a person’s personal
affairs after his or her demise. A
probate attorney helps a person
settle all his or her debts and
manage the assets by having a
proper will.

3. IN A CASE, IF HE OR SHE HAS
ALREADY DRAFTED A WILL
If it’s the condition, then a probate lawyer might
be hired to suggest the parties like the
administrator of the estate and beneficiaries
about the legal matters rightly. Chances are, a
probate lawyer may have a check with the will to
ensure that the will is written and signed with the
person’s own consent and not under threat

4. IN A CASE, IF HE OR SHE HAS NOT
DRAFTED A WILL
Well, if a person dies without having a
will, then one is considered to be died
intestate. In such a case, the property
and assets are divided as per the laws
of the place where the property is
situated. If one was married, then
another living spouse is going to get all
of the intestate property as per the law.

5. Beforehiringa
probateattorney,
askyourself afew
questions to
decide–
• Know if the state in which you are
residing has an easy or complex
probate process.
• See if the people involved in a will
together are with one another or
not.
• See if the money is adequate to pay
debts or not
• Know what type of property is in the
estate
• Ask yourself if the estate can be
distributed without probate or not

6. It is recommended to choose the one
who is experienced and skilled enough
to manage your probate case with the
utmost efficiency. Just make sure to
check with his or her testimonials and
client reviews, too, before making any
final decision

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