About Probate and Estate Administration Law: The term “probate” means “proving” who one’s legal beneficiaries are in a valid will or determining who one’s legal beneficiaries are if there is no will. Probate is the process of transferring the legal title from the estate of a deceased person to his or her appointed beneficiaries. If a person dies without a will, or intestate, the probate court appoints someone to receive all claims, pay creditors and distribute property. Probate can be costly and it can be a lengthy process. The size of the estate, where it is taking place, the creditors involved and objections to the will can change the length of the probate process.

What Probate and Estate Administration Lawyers can do for you: Some assets do not go through probate and are considered exempt, such as assets that are in living trust. People often try to avoid probate because of costs, time and stress. Probate is a formal procedure and a simple mistake such as missing a deadline or failing to send a copy of the petition to a family member can be costly. Emotions amongst friends and family come into play and small matters can get upsetting. Having a lawyer handle probate is typically common. A probate lawyer can discuss if simplified procedures are appropriate or if going through a regular probate process, when there are debts against the estate, is the right way to go.

Georgia Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer Referral Service: If you would like more information on probate and estate administration and how to avoid costly probates, call Attorney Search Network for a probate and estate administration lawyer referral. We can help you find a Georgia probate and estate administration lawyer today.

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