probate

When a loved one passes away without a Trust, their assets must pass through the court process of probate before they can be distributed to the loved one’s beneficiaries. Working with an experienced probate attorney a family member petitions the court to appoint him or her as the personal representative. The personal representative is tasked with managing the assets and debts of the estate. Wy'East Law can help you navigate the often time-consuming and detailed probate process, including accounting for all final debts and expenses of the estate, paying any applicable taxes, administering testamentary trusts, terminating a guardianship/conservatorship if necessary, preparing the final accounting for the court, and distributing the remainder of the assets according to either the decedent’s will or the state’s laws of intestacy.