Probate & Trust Administration
Helping You Through a Difficult Time | Probate & Trust Administration
If you’ve had a loved one pass away recently, you may have been told that probate is a necessary next step. Though not always the case, this is often times true. You family member or friend’s estate consists of the real and personal property they owned at the time of their death. The probate process is often a necessary step in transferring that property to the individuals entitled to it.
It may seem that the only person entitled to the property of a deceased individual (the “decedent”) is either the spouse or maybe the decedent’s children, a will or Oklahoma statute may say otherwise.
An individual has the power and right to determine, with some minor limitations, who can and can’t have their property when they pass away. This is primarily done by a Last Will and Testament but can also take place through a Trust. Further, those entitled under Oklahoma statute to inherit, known as legal heirs, can be disinherited. These are all factors that play a part in the probate or administration of the estate of a deceased person. The primary purpose of the probate or estate administration is to make sure that the individuals entitled to receive property or money, actually receive it and there are a lot of rules that go into making sure it happens in accordance with law.
We are happy to represent you throughout the probate or estate administration process to ensure you get everything you are entitled to and that statutory procedure is followed. Our services cover all aspects of this process including:
Will Contests – If you believe your loved one’s Will is invalid or they were manipulated into changing it, we may be able to help.
Appointments of Personal Representatives – Having a personal representative appointed is a step of probate or estate administration in which we assist.
Inventory of Estate Assets – We assist in the process of having an estate inventoried in order to follow probate and administration procedure.
Creditor Claims – When someone passes away, creditors may come out of nowhere. We work to ensure they don’t get any more of your loved one’s estate than a creditor is entitled to.
Distribution of Assets – Once the initial probate process is completed, we help with the legal distribution of assets of the estate.
Much More – Every probate case is unique, and we have the experience needed to evaluate your specific situation and provide the legal representation needed.
In addition to helping you through the probate process, we can also administer various forms of trusts. This is a process that involves the distribution or management of all property and assets held in trust. This can be a one-time event, or an ongoing responsibility. If you are looking for someone to assist you in the administration of a trust, we can help.
If you have any questions about our probate and trust administration services, we would be honored to sit down and talk with you. Please contact us to schedule a consultation today.