Probate

When do you you need a probate lawyer?  When a loved one passes away, the surviving friends and family members often have questions regarding what steps to take legally. With very few exceptions, none of the legal steps to be taken upon a person’s death require immediate action. We encourage our clients to first tend to their emotional needs, and then, when ready, start to put the decedent’s affairs in order. When you are ready to proceed with legal action, we recommend clients find out if there was a will, and if so bring the will and any other estate planning documentation to our office. We offer consultations for probate matters, and will review any estate documentation, as well as full legal service for filing and handling of probate matters.