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Probate Overview

When a loved one passes away, it is a great comfort to know that your family is in the hands of a trusted advisor. The Abegaze Law Group will provide the care and legal guidance your family needs to get through this difficult time.

There are several important legal issues to be addressed after a loved one passes away. One of those issues is whether the deceased’s property needs to go through probate.
Probate is the process whereby a court supervises the transfer of assets from the deceased person to his or her heirs. The probate proceeding is complicated and you will need a competent and caring legal team to guide you in the process.
Probate is likely necessary where one or more of the following circumstances exist:

  • The deceased died with a bank or brokerage account held solely in their name, with a value in excess of $100,000.
  • The deceased owned real property held solely in his/her name.
  • The deceased owned a life insurance policy with a death benefit in excess of $100,000, where either no beneficiary was named, the named beneficiary passed away before the deceased, or the beneficiary is a minor.
The Abegaze Law Group has developed a process to help you navigate the probate process. We hold a preliminary meeting to gather all of the pertinent information and explain the process ahead. Through our conversation we come to understand your family dynamics, as well as your needs and desires. Based on what we learn in these conversations, we outline our recommendations, including all fees, deadlines, and responsibilities. We work with your family and the other advisors to transfer assets as quickly as possible, resolve outstanding issues, and ensure that all legal requirements are satisfied within the legal deadlines. You can rely on a calm and experienced advisor who will ease the stress and confusion and navigate all of the legal requirements with you.

If you think your loved one’s estate needs to be probated, call 866-606-4208 for a FREE consultation today! Our caring legal team will answer all your questions and guide you every step of the way.