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When Do
You Need A
Probate
Lawyer?
Probate attorney handles the process of estate administration
after a person dies. to settle the debts and distribute the assets.
It depends on how much
planning a person did before
death. Normally, every asset can
be transferred without probate
court to their new owners if
planning was done. Your
attorney should counsel you on
all available options.
Can The Assets Of A Deceased Person’s
Be Transferred Outside Of Probate?
IS PROBATE NECESSARY?
Probate is necessary depends upon
how an individual’s assets are held
at his or her time of death. During
the probate process, a personal
representative also known as the
executor – is appointed to
administer the estate, collect and
manage assets, pay out creditor
claims, and distribute assets to
those named under the will.
Probate attorney assist you with
saving on taxes. It can also help to
protect you from liability in paying
expenses or making distributions to
heirs and beneficiaries.
The Importance of Having a
Knowledgeable Probate
Attorney
Whether the deceased person has left a will or not, a probate
lawyer can help you in ensuring that the whole process goes
smoothly and as per law. Many times unseen problems arise.
These problems may be easily resolved when you hire a
probate attorney.
CONTACT US
(262) 812-
6262
www.elderlawcenterofwisconsin.com
paralegal@elcwi.com
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When Do You Need A Probate Lawyer.pptx

  • 1. When Do You Need A Probate Lawyer?
  • 2. Probate attorney handles the process of estate administration after a person dies. to settle the debts and distribute the assets.
  • 3. It depends on how much planning a person did before death. Normally, every asset can be transferred without probate court to their new owners if planning was done. Your attorney should counsel you on all available options. Can The Assets Of A Deceased Person’s Be Transferred Outside Of Probate?
  • 4. IS PROBATE NECESSARY? Probate is necessary depends upon how an individual’s assets are held at his or her time of death. During the probate process, a personal representative also known as the executor – is appointed to administer the estate, collect and manage assets, pay out creditor claims, and distribute assets to those named under the will.
  • 5. Probate attorney assist you with saving on taxes. It can also help to protect you from liability in paying expenses or making distributions to heirs and beneficiaries. The Importance of Having a Knowledgeable Probate Attorney
  • 6. Whether the deceased person has left a will or not, a probate lawyer can help you in ensuring that the whole process goes smoothly and as per law. Many times unseen problems arise. These problems may be easily resolved when you hire a probate attorney.