Probate is required to approve a Will, and to appoint an executor as Legal Representative of the Estate. Once appointed an executor has the responsibility to marshal and collect assets, pay bills, taxes and obligations from Estate assets and to distribute the assets in accordance with the terms of the Will.

If a person dies without having made a Will, an Administration Proceeding may be required to appoint a legal representative for the Estate. Assets are divided and distributed as set forth according to the Law.

Our office can help identify which assets require Probate. For those assets that do not require probate we can help you obtain them. If Probate or an Administration is required, we can provide the legal services required in both uncontested and contested cases. Once you are appointed, we help you in taking the necessary steps as an executor or legal representative of the Estate.