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In a previous article, we talked about the facets of elder law, including how representatives can help you navigate home health care, estate planning, guardianship, and conservatorship, and assigning power of attorney.
In this article, we will pick up where we left off and take a look at how elder law professionals help you deal with the probate process, as well as what to keep in mind when you are looking for an elder law representative.
How Can Elder Law Help With the Probate Process?
Do you know what the probate process is? When someone passes away, even if they kept meticulous records and everything is in order with their wills and last testaments, nobody automatically gets what they have been promised. There are further legal affairs to attend to. This is the probate process, and it happens in specific probate courts.
Why do you not get access to assets as outlined in the will? It’s because banks are not considered legal experts when it comes to estate planning and asset management. This is why they may refuse to simply hand over the assets mentioned in the will to the loved ones of the person who has just passed on.
Instead, the matter is moved to the probate court, where the inheritor needs to file a petition. Then, the court will hear any claims issued by other challengers and claimants, and then it distributes the assets as dedicated in the will.
Courts anywhere are expensive, but probate courts promise to make the process messy for all parties involved. Hiring an elder law professional early on can ease you through the hassle faster and make sure you get what has been promised in the will.
Tips for Picking the Right Elder Law Professional for You
Start Early
There is nothing wrong with engaging an elder law professional before the passing of the elder. In fact, we recommend it. Taking care of wills takes trust, and the sooner you engage a professional, the more time you have to build trust and get to know one another.
Be on the Lookout
Engage professionals who have also been employed by people you know and trust. This way, you know you can trust them. Otherwise, you can rely on word of mouth, but it can be misleading.
Interview Prospective Attorneys
A reputable elder law attorney will transparently answer questions about fees and services. Not every attorney will be a perfect fit, so be sure to ask how long they have been in practice, what percentage of their practice is devoted to elder law, and what information is necessary for the initial consultation.
Elder Law Services From the Law Offices of Joseph Marino
That wraps it up for this article! Remember, it is your family who will have to deal with the hassle of the probate court after you pass. Make it easier on everyone by using services from the well-established law offices of Joseph Marino. Reach out for a consultation today.
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