Probate & Estate Planning

There are many questions you must ask yourself when creating a will, including what property to include, who will inherit that property, who will handle your estate, who will be a guardian to your children, and many other questions. With more than 25 years of experience, we can help guide you through the entire process. Every question has an answer. We want you, and more importantly, your family to experience no surprises.

Probate is a legal process in which a deceased person’s estate is distributed to their heirs and designated beneficiaries. Along with this, any outstanding debts owed to creditors are paid if resources exist. Probate property is distributed according to the decedent’s valid will, or according to state intestacy law if no will is found. On average, it takes anywhere from six to nine months to complete a simple probate case, with some taking years if there are disputes. Proper estate planning may help avoid this lengthy and costly legal process.