Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer
As probate and estate administration lawyers, we work with our clients to insure the probate process runs smoothly. Our attorneys review the estate involved and advise you as to the most efficient and economic manner to transfer property to those entitled. If you are named as the executor in a will, our probate attorneys can lead you through each step required.
There are situations, however, when someone dies without a will. If you are a close relative or friend in a situation where there is no will, our probate attorneys can review all options for administering and distributing the estate.
Board Certified, Estate Planning and Probate Attorney
713-880-3939 or E-Mail
At the Hayes & Wilson, PLLC law firm in Houston, our probate lawyers will provide you with the level of probate and estate administration help you need.
- When there is a will, we will have it recognized by the court as the last will and testament of the decedent.
- We will guide you through the steps involved in probate.
- We will help the personal representative of the estate with the probate and estate administration process, including, preparing an inventory of the estate, dealing with creditor issues, filing final income tax returns, establishing the beneficiaries, distributing the estate, and preparing an estate tax return, as necessary.
- When there is no will, we will explain the alternatives available for gathering the assets and distributing the estate.
Probate is an exacting process that requires careful attention to detail. We have the experience and expertise to accomplish probate in a timely and efficient manner.
At the Hayes & Wilson, PLLC law firm, for most services we offer a free initial consultation and fixed fees. For your convenience, we provide appointments in our office, your home, or another convenient location. We are ready to help you with estate planning, probate, estate administration, and guardianship matters to provide you peace of mind.