LEGAL EXPERTISE: PROBATE
Unfortunately, many people do not have an estate planning portfolio. When a death occurs, the descendant's heirs learn that before they can transfer or take ownership of assets, the assets must first pass through the probate process. Simply having a Will (without a trust) generally results in the need for a probate administration.
In short, the probate process is a system where the court provides legal authority to a person (usually a family member) to resolve any existing creditor claims and liquidate and/or distribute a descendant's assets. The probate process is time consuming (usually in excess of 1 year) and expensive. The Law Office of Scott G. Morrison can help you navigate through the probate process to ensure a smooth and streamlined probate administration and avoid costly and time-consuming mistakes.