Do I Need A Probate Attorney?
Do I need a probate attorney?
Probate may be one of the most confusing parts of a person's estate planning process. A lot of people think they need a probate attorney, but their situations don't actually require it—in fact, it could be an unnecessary and costly step in the process.
An estate is "probated" when the court makes sure that the legal documents are valid and that everything was done according to the deceased person's wishes. Probate isn't always necessary, though; there are several ways to avoid probate and keep your assets out of it, including joint bank accounts, a living trust, and beneficiary designations.
If you have no property or debts and all your assets are jointly owned with someone else, there's no need for probate at all. A jointly owned property is automatically transferred to the other owner when one owner dies, meaning there's no need for a will or any other sort of legal action. If you own any real property by yourself (like a house), you can transfer it to heirs through a deed without going through probate. You can also leave your home to family members or friends through a beneficiary designation on your life insurance policy.
If you have any questions or need a Probate Lawyer, please call this law firm for a free consultation.
Ascent Law LLC
8833 S Redwood Road Suite C
West Jordan UT 84088
(801) 676-5506
