The process of probate can be quite confusing for individuals left in grief already at the loss of a loved one. Properly planning for the future can easily be attained through probate. Most individuals in the hustle and bustle of today’s society do not understand probate and the laws. Preplanning for the possibility of an unplanned death of yourself or loss of a loved one can ease the tension and responsibilities of those left behind. Locating an attorney that you trust to oversee “your life” can be quite a task. Your estate can be administered in different ways. Legal counsel will guide you through the process eliminating some of the preplanning burden or the burden left to others.
Probate is the process where the court acknowledges someone has deceased and either has or does not have a will. An Executor of the estate is established and recognized by the courts. The executor now has control of the powers to oversee and establish the future of the properties of the deceased person. The executor pays out debts negotiates any payment plans changes names on deeds and titles of property and divvy out any belongings. The entire process can be cumbersome to individuals already in an emotional state.
With the assistance of educated competent legal counsel, get a game plan. Let others in your family know what your wishes are. Have them legal put on paper as well as discuss them with others. Plan a will, set a designate power of attorney as well as a guardian for any minor children that could possibly be left behind. Doing so will lessen the expenses and burden of your family and friends. A properly planned and prepared game plan will protect the life you worked hard to create. Do not hesitate to get legal assistance now. No one ever believe something untimely will happen to them, but there is no substitute for being prepared before it is too late to let your wished and desires be known legal.
Let the attorneys at Hubbard & Kurtz, L.L.P provide quality, effective legal representation. Client service is important to us. We take the time to listen to our clients. We pay attention, and we follow through to make sure that our clients are not left in the dark. We enjoy the opportunity to help people find solutions to their legal problems and helping protect your loved ones in the future.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment by calling (816)472-HOPE(4673) or toll free at (877)535-1163.Some of our clients find it difficult to make the trip to our law firm. We make house calls and other special arrangements to make sure every client has access to high quality, professional legal service. From our offices in Kansas City, we help clients from throughout the region, including St. Joseph, Independence, Lees Summit, Columbia, Warrensburg, Overland Park, Olathe, Atchison, Lawrence, Topeka, and many more Kansas and Missouri communities.