Probate Law Services

Guiding families through estate administration with clarity and care.

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Probate Law

I have practiced in the area of probate law for over twenty years. Upon the death of an individual, the assets in an individual’s estate are distributed from the estate through the probate process. As part of opening a probate, the will of the deceased individual names a person or professional fiduciary to serve as the personal representative (executor) to administer the estate of the deceased individual and then distribute the assets from the estate to the named beneficiaries. 

In order to open a probate, an attorney must be retained to prepare and file documents to complete the following:

  • Open the probate and appoint the named individual as the personal representative (executor) of the estate;
  • Notify heirs of the opening of the probate and the appointment of the personal representative;
  • File the notice to the creditors to ensure that all known creditors of the estate are paid;
  • Distribute the assets held by the estate pursuant to the terms of the Will and for nonprobate assets such as bank accounts with right of survivorship pursuant to the account titling or other nonprobate assets such as IRAs and life insurance pursuant to the beneficiary designation.
  • Lastly, file the necessary documents to close the probate.

Probate Fees

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Estate Administration / Probate

My rate is $150 per hour for estate administration and probate.

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Nonintervention Probate

My legal fee to represent an estate in a nonintervention probate ranges from $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the complexity of the estate.

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Clear, Transparent Fees

I believe you should understand your legal costs from the outset. I’ll explain the expected fees based on your estate and the services required, so you can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.