Probate attorneys help families navigate the legal process of settling a deceased loved one’s estate, ensuring that assets are distributed properly, and disputes are resolved efficiently.
The estate planning and elder law community prioritizes personal autonomy, allowing individuals to make their own choices, including who will manage their care if they become incapacitated.
Managing out-of-state property in probate often requires ancillary probate, which can add complexity and cost. However, using the right strategies to avoid ancillary probate can prevent these issues.
Piecemeal estate planning, where wills, trusts, insurance policies and other instruments are created in isolation, often leads to conflicts and inefficiencies.
