Suwanee Probate Law Attorneys
Probate might be one of the most complex, high-conflict parts of the law that a person will have to experience. Probate is the process of settling an estate once a person has passed. The time after a loss is always a highly emotional time, and it’s always going to be difficult to resolve complicated questions in that state.
At Kenney & Medina, P.C., we’re probate estate planning attorneys with over 70 years of combined service to people in Suwanee and Gwinnett County. As probate lawyers, we know how hard this process can be on our clients: how stressful, how complex and how tiring. But, we’re there to help you get through this quickly, effectively and with compassion.
A Quick Review Of Probate
Probate is the administrative legal process of resolving the debts and assets of a deceased person, altogether known as their estate. To help administer this process, someone is assigned to be the executor or personal representative of the estate. If the deceased left a will or had done extensive estate planning, the probate process can move relatively quickly. However, if there was not a will, or if there is any disagreement or controversy about the will, the probate process could spiral into a long, disruptive legal battle.
Overall, probate follows these steps:
- Verify the deceased
- Compile lists of assets and debts
- Pay off all debts to the deceased
- Assign assets according to the estate plan or intestate distribution
- Close probate
Probate would typically happen immediately after the individual’s death, but can happen at any time. There is no law for when probate must begin; however, once it starts, it can be a lengthy process. Additionally, at any point during probate, any party with an interest in the estate can contest the will or estate plan or even the actions of the executor.
Dedicated Attorneys For Probate Disputes
Whether you are an executor or personal representative of an estate or someone with an interest in the estate as an heir or beneficiary, we can help you pursue your goals in probate litigation. We’ve worked for many people in Gwinnett County as probate lawyers, and we know how to build an effective case in these venues.
Our first step is to define your goals. You may only want to contest a clause in the will or your distributions for a trust. You may be defending yourself against an allegation of breach as a fiduciary. No matter what your goal is, we can build a successful strategy to secure what you most need.
Dedication And Experience You Can Trust; Call Today
Probate is not something you want to face alone without representation because you can become overwhelmed by the legal realities in a flash. But, we’ve been there before and continue to help clients overcome these obstacles. With our 70 years of combined experience, you can put a lot of confidence in our work. Call 770-564-1600 or send an email using this online form.