Probate is not a fun process for anyone, especially for your loved ones and during a time while they’re still grieving. Yet, probate is necessary for every estate. It’s a public process your estate must go through to allow creditors a chance to lay their claims against your estate. The tedious part of probate, though, is time. Probate is often lengthy and might take a few weeks or could last several months, particularly if anyone contests your will. During this time, your heirs will not have access to the disbursements you intended for them. That’s a problem if you know one or more heirs might need this access. But, like all problems, there is a solution.
With
the right estate plan, you can ensure your heirs receive at least some of what
you intended for them while they wait out the probate process. This is often
done with trusts, but to determine what options are available to you and will
work for your unique situation, you’ll need to contact an estate planning attorney for the fine details.
An estate planning attorney will assess your situation and estate and help you customize a plan that makes sense for you and help streamline the probate process for your heirs. But you’ll need to start somewhere. Call today and schedule a free consultation with an expert
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