{"id":300,"date":"2019-03-22T08:40:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T15:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/probate\/?p=300"},"modified":"2022-11-15T14:13:08","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T21:13:08","slug":"what-does-a-probate-attorney-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/probate\/blog\/what-does-a-probate-attorney-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Probate Attorney Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

The process of closing an estate and ensuring that the assets are distributed according to the wishes of the decedent is always a difficult one. For family members and loved ones, the process is fraught with emotion, with memories of better times and grief for what has happened. For everyone else, the legal complexities and difficulties with heirs can make the process a real nightmare, but it does not have to be that way.<\/p>\n

Whether you have been charged with the disposition of a loved one\u2019s estate or named as an heir in the will, it is important to seek out expert representation. An experienced probate attorney can assist you through every step of this difficult and often confusing process, from gathering the required death certificates and locating the will to distributing the assets and paying the creditors.<\/p>\n

A probate attorney is a vital part of any estate process, but just what do these professionals do? What does the job of the probate attorney entail, and why are their services so important?<\/p>\n

Probate attorneys are licensed by the state, and they specialize in this unique area of the law. The typical probate attorney is the product of years of careful mentoring, an extensive legal education and many years of experience. As a result of all that training and education, the probate attorney is able to provide his or her clients with expert advice.<\/p>\n

The probate attorney works with executors and administrators of estates, as well as beneficiaries of wills. Side note: the individual in charge of an estate is known as the executor if there is a will in place. If there is no will, that individual is called the administrator.<\/p>\n

What Does the Probate Attorney Actually Do?<\/h4>\n

No matter what their level of training and education, the probate attorney has an important job to do. Probate attorneys perform a number of vital duties, each one important to the proper settling of the estate and the proper distribution of the decedent\u2019s assets.<\/p>\n

Some of the most important duties performed by the probate attorney include:<\/p>\n