Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone dies, and it involves settling their final financial affairs and the distribution of their assets to heirs. When the decedent has a will, the probate process consists in proving that the will is valid and executing the wishes stated in the will.
The probate process is also necessary when there is no will, and the court must decide how to distribute the decedent’s assets based on state law. It is not uncommon for disputes to arise between beneficiaries and/or estate representatives, which sometimes leads to probate litigation.
At Hennis Legal Services, you can partner with an experienced probate lawyer to get assistance with probate-related tasks and representation in disputes. Steve Hennis is a probate law attorney with over 28 years of experience which assists executors, administrators, and beneficiaries in various aspects of the probate process. Steve assists clients in Akron, OH, and the surrounding areas.
The probate process is necessary when persons still need to create an adequate estate plan to distribute their assets to named beneficiaries. The probate process is rigorous and disciplined and consists of filing the proper forms and making adequate representations to Probate Court based on the help and persons involved in each circumstance. Although the probate process can become contentious and disputed, a probate lawyer at Hennis Legal Services will work to explain and represent the Court-mandated rights for all parties and thus reduce disputes concerning your rights and interests whenever possible.
If you have been named the executor of a will or administrator of an estate, you have an essential responsibility and many complex tasks to complete. You can make the process easier and avoid making harmful mistakes by working with an experienced probate law attorney at Hennis Legal Services. We advise estate representatives as well as beneficiaries who are involved in probate disputes and litigation. Contact us today to discuss your situation with a probate lawyer and get the guidance you need.
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