Probate

Guiding you through the process.

Did someone tell you that you need a probate attorney?

What is Probate?

Probate is a court supervised legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered and their assets are distributed according to their will or, in the absence of a will, according to state laws. It involves validating the will, appointing an executor or administrator to manage the estate, settling outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to heirs and beneficiaries. Probate can be time-consuming and costly, always involving court proceedings, but it serves to ensure a structured and lawful transfer of assets, providing transparency and legal protection for all parties involved in the estate settlement process.

Can’t sell a piece of property?

We can help you initiate the probate process and get Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration that will authorize you to sell the property on behalf of the estate of the deceased person.

Can’t access a bank account?

We can help you initiate the probate process and get Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration that will authorize you to close the account and deposit the money into the estate bank account to pay bills and prepare for final distribution.

Missing a beneficiary on an IRA?

We can help you initiate the probate process and get Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration that will authorize you to work with the financial institution to pass the account on to the heir or devisee of the decedent.

Need Letters Testamentary?

We can help you petition the court in the county where the decedent lived to obtain the Letters Testamentary and begin to administer the estate.

Get Help

Let us be your guide.

When facing the intricate process of probate, you need more than just legal assistance; you need a trusted partner who understands your unique situation. The Law Office of John H. Myers offers probate services that embody our core values: giving you peace of mind, making sure it is done right, guiding you from start to finish, and being approachable.

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