Maryland and Washington, D.C. Probate Attorneys
What is Probate?
Probate is the process by which, if there is a will, the court supervises the transfer of assets from the deceased's estate to their intended beneficiaries. If no valid will exists, then the court decides how the property should be distributed. The process of probate is also designed to make sure that the estate's taxes and creditors are paid in the appropriate order.
At Feeney & Kuwamura, P.A., we are here to help residents of Washington, D.C. and Maryland with the entire process of probate from start to finish. Contact us today to discuss your probate concerns and let us help you every step of the way.
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There are two types of probate. In an informal probate there is minimal court intervention. Usually, this process is reserved for smaller estates where no one is contesting the contents of the will or any supporting estate planning documents. Formal probate is reserved for more complex estates where there are more assets, supporting documents and especially if there are any disputes among the beneficiaries.
The lawyers in our firm have in-depth knowledge of laws governing the probate process. We have the experience and skill necessary to navigate the simplest, uncontested probate to the most multifaceted holdings, which involve complicated wills and trust records as well as multiple challenges to these documents.
We can make sure the personal representative named in the will complies with all the probate court rules and procedures including:
- Filing the correct paperwork to avoid delays
- Identifying the correct survivorship and marital laws to ensure the spouse is properly provided for
- Classify and manage all the decedent's assets including real estate holdings, personal property, and bank accounts
- Determine appropriate creditors, debts, taxes and fees, paying them accordingly
- Distribute the remaining property and assets as the will states (or how the court dictates if there is no valid will)
Probate can be a lengthy process, but our lawyers will ensure that you are informed of every action that takes place and we complete the process as efficiently as possible. We are skilled at estate administration and asset protection. Our goal is to help families through this emotional time by taking the stress and complication of probate off their hands. We are here to help you move on.
Contact us to schedule an appointment and let us help you with all your probate needs.
