Henderson Probate Lawyer Streamlines Your Inheritance Process
Dedicated Tennessee law firm guides executors and administrators in Chester County and surrounding areas
If a loved one dies and you've been asked to settle their estate, you almost certainly need legal guidance. Estate probate can be complex and numerous duties must be properly carried out. If errors are made, you can be held personally liable for losses in the value of estate assets. At Parham Estate Law in Henderson, Tennessee, I help estate executors and administrators in Chester County complete their responsibilities with confidence and efficiency. You can trust me to provide sound advice through every step in the process.
Experienced counselor helps clients navigate the complex probate process
Probate is the court process of validating a will and empowering an executor to carry out the decedent’s wishes. In the case of an intestate decedent (one who dies without a will), probate is the court appointment and supervision of an administrator who settles the estate.
An executor or administrator of an estate must carry out the following duties:
- Getting court approval and posting a surety bond
- Filing the decedent’s will, if any, with the probate court
- Identifying and locating heirs and beneficiaries of the decedent
- Finding and transferring the decedent’s assets to the estate
- Hiring experts to assist in the process, including asset valuation experts and genealogy experts to help verify missing heirs
- Collecting any monies that are owed to the estate
- Paying creditors, claimants, current and delinquent taxes and any estate taxes
- Distributing property to beneficiaries
- Filing a final accounting with the probate court
When you have questions, concerns and need help completing duties in the process, you can rely on me for reliable, detailed and hardworking guidance.
Astute legal advocate assists individuals seeking to become executors and administrators
Distributing an estate cannot take place without an executor or administrator managing the process. But when a decedent doesn’t have a will or does not name someone in their will to carry out this responsibility, the most willing and capable relative may approach the court to get approval to act as the personal representative of the estate. If you are seeking to become an executor or estate administrator, I can explain the qualifications that are needed and help you in obtaining an appointment. As a long-time estate planning attorney, I have comprehensive knowledge of all areas related to probate and estate administration. When you work with me, my goal will be to help you settle your loved one’s estate as efficiently and quickly as possible.
Contact a responsible Chester County probate and estate administration attorney
At Parham Estate Law in Henderson, Tennessee, I help estate executors and administrators navigate the probate process smoothly and efficiently. Call me at 901-602-3361 or contact me online to arrange a consultation.
