Probate is the process of transferring the property of a deceased person to their heirs and the beneficiaries of their will. All estates (with a few narrow exceptions) in Alabama must pass through probate, usually under the supervision of the estate administrator or the will’s executor. If you’ve found yourself in this position and aren’t sure where to start, begin with a phone call to our St. Clair County, AL probate lawyer. We can assist with all your probate concerns, including helping you prepare for court and offering strategies for effectively dealing with the process. Call Bachus, Brom & Taylor, LLC today for a consultation.
The duties of an estate administrator or executor of a will are weighty, with specific fiduciary responsibilities toward the estate and legal requirements set by the Alabama Estates Code (Title 43, Wills and Decedents’ Estates of the Alabama Code). If you’ve never dealt with probate and the county probate court before, the responsibilities can seem overwhelming. Turn to our St. Clair County probate lawyer to guide you through your responsibilities, answer your questions, and advise you on all the matters you must handle.
Our firm can help with the duties of an estate administrator, taking charge of as many of your responsibilities as you’d like. We can assist with the inventorying and valuation of the estate, using our firm’s extensive resources, including investigators and forensic accountants, to provide an accurate accounting. We also help you vet creditor debts presented to the estate and can represent you, as the agent of the estate, in any creditor challenge or challenge to the will. We are your legal advisor and ally throughout the probate process. We can also help you represent the estate in court and prepare all the documents required to open, process, and close the estate. We help streamline the process and expedite your duties in accordance with state law. And we ensure you receive the appropriate remuneration for your role as the estate administrator.
Probate requires close attention to detail and meticulous preparation, two qualities you’ll find in our St. Clair County probate lawyer. We help estate administrators fulfill their responsibilities so the estate can be processed smoothly. We also represent heirs and other interested parties in probate matters, such as will contests.
How can the legal team at Bachus, Brom & Taylor, LLC help with your probate matter? Please contact our firm today for a confidential consultation.
