by Michael Baker | Apr 26, 2021 | Probate
As you go through the process of probating an estate, you might come across some probate terms you are unfamiliar with, especially if you have never gone through the process before. Understanding some of this legal jargon will help to demystify the process and put you...
by Michael Baker | Apr 8, 2021 | Probate
If you stand to inherit money or property after the death of a loved one, you might wonder how soon you can expect to receive your inheritance. Typically, the estate distribution of assets is one of the last steps the estate’s personal representative will take when...
by Michael Baker | Mar 31, 2021 | Probate
One of the most common questions we receive from clients going through the probate process is how much they can expect probate to cost. There is not one easy answer as every case is different. You can estimate the estate to pay out anywhere from four to seven percent...
by Michael Baker | Apr 15, 2020 | Probate
No one particularly enjoys being a personal representative, also known as an executor. Even if you weren’t close to the deceased, it still can be a significant amount of paperwork and hassle. However, having a personal representative is a necessary part of property...
by Michael Baker | Dec 9, 2019 | Probate
Taking on the role of estate personal representative or executor is an important and often emotionally fraught task: you’ll be responsible for managing the deceased’s entire estate. Mishandling the estate administration can result in liability to the estate or its...
