Probate & Estate Administration

PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Death of a family member is never an easy situation to experience. After a love one has passed, common questions arise as to:

  • What happens with the will?
  • What do I need to do?
  • Where do I need to go?
  • What do I do with the property?

At The Law Offices of Ryan Daley, PLLC, we walk our clients through the court procedures and probate process while representing them with the utmost respect and generosity.

If you are dealing with the death of a loved one please call our office to see how we are able to help you.

SOME OF OUR PROBATE SERVICES INCLUDE

DECEDENT PASSED WITH A WILL

  • Probate of a Will (including handwritten wills)
  • Independent/Dependent Testamentary Execution
  • Small Estate Affidavits (Estates valued under $75,000 with homestead and exemption exceptions)
  • Muniment of Title

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

  • Collection of Decedent’s Assets
  • Payment of Debts and Claims Against the Estate (Notice to Creditors)
  • Payment of Estate Taxes, if any are required
  • Distribution of the Remainder of the Estate
  • Distribution of Community Property/Separate Property from a marital estate
  • Determination of Homestead Rights of Surviving Spouse or Children
  • Informal Family Settlement- When the estate consists of fairly simple property and assets such as solely personal property.

DECEDENT PASSED WITHOUT A WILL

  • Intestate Matters & Heirship Proceedings
  • Letters of Administration
  • Affidavit of Heirship
  • Independent and Dependent Administration of the Estate
  • Wills that were not successfully proved

MANAGEMENT OF NON-PROBATE ASSETS

  • Property passing by Contract, Survivorship Agreements
  • Transfer on Death Deeds/Lady Bird Deeds
  • Life Insurance Proceeds
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Proceeds
  • IRAs, Employment Benefit Plans, Retirement Plans, Annuities
  • Joint-tenancies (with/without right of survivorship)
  • Survivorship Assets (Bank Accounts, CDs, Stock and bonds, and some Savings Bonds)
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