Estate Planning & Probate Attorneys in Georgetown, TX
1205 S Austin Ave.
Georgetown,TX 78626
Probate
Probate Law Attorney Services
Board-Certified Attorneys | Over 25 Years of Experience | Compassionate & Trustworthy
Board-Certified Attorneys
Over 25 Years of Experience
Compassionate & Trustworthy
What is Probate?
Probate is one or more processes that changes legal ownership of a decedent's property to his or her beneficiaries (after paying certain expenses and debts).
Probate law is complicated and requires legal help from an experienced attorney who has lots of experience in probate. Don't settle for an attorney who lists probate as an add on to their divorce, criminal, or civil litigation practice.
Choosing the correct procedures from the start is critical. The attorneys at Peterson & Peterson each have 25 years of experience and probate law is a primary focus of our practice. Our guidance will help you avoid costly missteps and help ease your mind if you are coping with the loss of a loved one.
The correct probate procedure will depend on many factors, such as whether the decedent had any debts. Having a spouse or children may involve additional requirements.
Some of the possible proceedings and processes include:
- Probate a Will with Independent or Dependent Administration (Letters Testamentary)
- Probate a Will as Muniment of Title
- Determination of Heirship
- Affidavits of Heirship
- Small Estate Affidavit
- Ancillary Proceeding
The funeral home usually helps with steps that must be taken immediately after death. Peterson & Peterson Attorneys will then help determine the appropriate probate process and develop a plan of action. Probate is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor, but we will provide an accurate estimate of the total costs after initial consultation.
We believe that our clients are best served if we focus all of our resources on just a few areas of law. Consequently, we practice exclusively in Williamson County, Texas, and do not represent parties in litigation or other situations that are likely to be contested.
Layne Peterson is board certified in Estate Planning & Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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