Probate Attorney in Austin, Texas
What is Probate?
If someone dies, certain assets may pass to heirs free of court interference; however, many assets do not automatically pass to heirs without a court process. This court process is called probate. If a loved one has died, it is a good idea to meet with your attorney to determine what specifically you need to do to ensure title passes correctly.
During the probate process, if the deceased person created a will during their lifetime, that will is presented to the proper court and certain tasks must be performed. For example, the debts and taxes of the deceased person must be paid, it must be determined what the deceased person owns so that the assets can be divided accordingly. Finally, after all the necessary legal and paperwork has been completed, the property may be distributed as directed by a will or by Texas law.
Probate in the state of Texas can be fairly quick and inexpensive; however, it can also become lengthy, time-consuming and costly if not done properly. The person who is in charge of handling a deceased person's estate has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure the assets are transferred properly.
Muddling yourself through probate alone can be overwhelming, especially during a time of grievance. Nickerson Law Group assists families with probate matters not only in Austin and its surrounding areas, but also throughout all of Texas. One thing our firm does which our clients have found to truly appreciate is our PLAN B Probate Binder. This binder is an amazing organizational tool to assist you and us throughout the probate process. Many of our clients have expressed that they wouldn't have wanted to go through the probate process, not only without us assisting them, but also without our PLAN B Probate Binder.
Schedule your Probate Planning Session
If your family has recently lost a loved one and needs assistance with Estate Administration or Probate, we can help.
Schedule your Probate Planning Session by calling our office at 512-461-1383 or filling out the form below. Before coming into our office, we will send you our Probate Packet so you know just what to expect and what to bring to your first meeting with us. We look forward to helping you!
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"After my father passed, I thought I could handle the probate process myself. I went to the probate court and attempted to get things started. Even with a legal background, I quickly learned that this specialized area of law had potential pitfalls of which I was not willing to risk. I was already overwhelmed with balancing my grief, the daily needs of my family and other community responsibilities. Julia's familiarity with the probate process and systematical approach to making sure all the legal documents are prepared and filed in a timely manner was a great source of comfort. I felt confident that I had sound legal advice and support to ensure that my father's estate would be administered properly. Julia is very professional, compassionate and helped take a huge burden off my shoulders during a very difficult time of my life."
Jean W., Steiner Ranch/Austin
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