Skilled Probate Administration Guidance From A Caring Team
Probate can be daunting for families. At Einarson Law Office, PC, we understand the challenges you could face during this legal process. Our caring, experienced and knowledgeable probate administration lawyers are here to guide you through every step. From our office in Grafton, we provide skilled probate support throughout Northeast North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota.
What Is Probate?
Probate is the process of distributing a person’s assets after their death. A wide range of factors, such as the assets involved and how strong of an estate plan the deceased had, can impact the complexity of this process. Regardless of how complicated your probate case is, our skilled estate administration attorneys are ready to help.
Who Is Responsible For The Estate During Probate?
The personal representative (also sometimes called the executor or administrator) is responsible for managing the deceased’s estate during the probate administration process. In North Dakota and Minnesota, the personal representative is appointed during the probate process. Generally, if there is a will and it names a personal representative, the named person will serve in this role. If the deceased has no will, the court will decide who will serve in this role.
Understanding The Duties Of The Personal Representative
When serving as a personal representative, you have many duties during the probate process. These include:
- Identifying and locating estate assets
- Identifying and locating beneficiaries/heirs
- Managing the estate’s finances
- Addressing estate debts and taxes
- Distributing estate assets according to the terms of the will (if there is one) or intestacy law (if there is no will)
Missteps when performing these duties could leave you facing significant, costly legal problems. Our probate lawyers can help you understand your responsibilities and guide you in carrying them out appropriately.
Helping You Navigate Probate Conflicts
Disputes sometimes arise during the probate process. They could center on many different things, such as whether a will is, in fact, valid or whether the personal representative acted properly. Whether you are a personal representative or an heir/beneficiary, we are ready to provide you with the strong advocacy you need in will contests, trust contests and other estate disputes. Our probate attorneys can help you seek reasonable solutions through alternative dispute resolution methods. If needed, we can also fight for your rights in court.
Let Us Guide You Through The Process
Address probate administration issues confidently with an empathetic and experienced team by your side. Our attorneys are ready to help you with each and every step. Get in touch with our firm today by calling 701-352-9311 or sending an email.