Probate Estate Administration

Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s property (the “estate”) after death. If the person had a will, the will goes through probate, which is the process by which the deceased person's property is passed to his or her heirs and legatees (people named in the will). The entire process, supervised by the probate court, usually takes about a year. However, substantial distributions from the estate can be made in the interim.

The emotional loss of a loved one can be great and the help of a knowledgeable attorney is crucial to effectuate the orderly transfer of assets from a lost loved one to the rightful heir and legatees.