We all have heard about probate, but what exactly is it? It is the process through which estates are settled after someone’s death. Probate is essential for beneficiaries, the person who writes the estate plan (Will), and the executor of the estate. Probate can be tricky court process that calls for sound knowledge about the legal system. If you are not familiar with the process, you might face a lot of issues while dealing with it. That is why it is best to hire an attorney who is familiar with Wills in San Mateo, California and Honolulu, Hawaii from a well-established law firm. With the help of a Probate (Will) Administration attorney, you will be able to handle the entire probate process smoothly and without facing any problems. In this blog, we will tell you why people often prefer to let a lawyer handle this complicated court process instead of handling it on their own. Let’s get started.
Estate Assets Can Be Obtained Sooner
You will be surprised to know that probate process can sometimes take 24 months to get completed. Needless to say, waiting for the process to get over in such a long time is not easy for any party involved. Surviving family members of the deceased can wait for a very long time to gain access to the estate. The best thing about working with a probate lawyer is, the entire process can often be completed within a year. With the aid of an experienced, reputable lawyer, the entire process can sometimes be completed within six months. This becomes possible because probate lawyers are fully familiar with the technicalities of the probate process and stay ready ahead of time to deal with case complexities.
Family Feuds Can Be Avoided
It is not uncommon for people to face bitter family conflicts during the probate process. Normally, when you handle the process on your own, there is always the risk of poor management or miscommunication, which leads to tension and in-fighting. These family feuds not only cause emotional stress but also slow down the process. A probate attorney can help avoid family conflicts. Since the lawyer knows the process, they will be able to explain the important step along the way to all the parties involved in a clear manner to avoid confusion or misunderstanding.
Court Rejection Can Be Prevented
There are many cases where the probate court rejects the probate application. Before commencing the probate process, you need to fill out a lot of forms and file them with the court. If you are not familiar with the documents involved in probate application, there is a risk of making mistakes that can lead to court rejection. Even if your application gets accepted by the court, there are still a lot of documents that you need to prepare for the next steps in the process. If you make mistakes or errors at any stage of the process, you might have to face court rejection and start the process all over again. However, if you work closely with an experienced probate lawyer, you are less likely to miss thing or make any errors in your application.
Takeaway
As you can see, a probate lawyer is essential for a smoother and faster probate administration. If interested, you can contact Cashman Law for any kind of assistance in relation to probate (will) administration. Whether you are a beneficiary or an executor, if you need legal help during the probate process, you can get in touch with Cashman Law and we will help you throughout the entire process.
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