Probate is a process by which a person’s property is transferred to his or her heirs.  The process is strictly governed by statutes and involves multiple filing dates and deadlines.  Often, the probate procedures must be handled at what is already a trying time for most individuals.  Our Probate section has years of experience to efficiently navigate through the demanding requirements of the court proceedings.

In some cases, unfortunately, the heirs may not agree with each other.  These disagreements magnify the stress and difficulty of resolving the deceased’s affairs.  Whether the disagreements involves a will or trust, our Probate and Contested Estate section has the trial and appellate experience to handle even very complex matters.

We do trial and appellate work for clients whose matters are contested, as well as in probate and guardianship proceedings.  We are adept in all issues pertaining to probate, including:

• Assistance in Administration of Estates
• Probate of Estates
• Conservatorships/Guardianships
• Advance Directives & Powers of Attorney
• Private Fiduciary Services
• Probate Litigation

We also represent family members who have a child or parent who by reason of mental incompetence cannot make decisions for themselves.  If a family member has passed away, we assist them through the process of transferring assets to those still living.  If a family has a child or adult with funds from an injury settlement we can assist preserve those funds and keep that person eligible for government benefits they may be eligible for.  JacksonWhite is the premier firm for integrating all areas of Elder Law, including benefits planning, wills, trusts and probate, to provide a comprehensive approach to end-of-life issues.