Estate Administration

When a loved one dies with or without a will, the administration of their estate is necessary to pass legal title of their assets. That is done by either probating their will or dividing the assets according the laws of intestacy. With or without a will, there are a number of estate administration documents that must be filed with the Register of Wills or Probate Court, as well as tax returns to be filed. The Law Offices of Debra G. Speyer prepares these documents for you and assists you with this process.

What is the process when there is a will?

Jane T. met with Debra because her father had just died, leaving a will. Debra prepared the necessary estate administration documents and accompanied Jane to the register of wills so that she was named the executor of the estate.

Probate: When a person dies, their last will and testament is probated. Probate is the legal process used to pass legal title of a person’s assets to the people or charities named in their will.

Intestacy: When a person dies without a will, legal title of a persons assets pass to their heirs according to the laws of intestate succession.

Aiding with estate administration

At the Law Offices of Debra G. Speyer, we know that the time after the death of a loved one is tough. Dealing with courts shouldn’t add to your grief. Contact us to find out how an estate-administration attorney can help you.