12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow  Easy Questions  
12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow Instant Legal Documents
 
 
FINANCIAL & MARITAL

Cohabitation Agreement coming soon!
Separation Agreement coming soon!
No-Fault Divorce coming soon!
Bankruptcy coming soon!
 
 

Do I Need a Probate Lawyer in Craigsville, VA

Do I Need a Probate Lawyer in Craigsville, VA


When the time comes to die, make sure that all you have to do is die!
 
- Jim Elliot


Probate is the process that occurs after an individual passes away. It involves distributing assets and taking care of any debts. This process happens regardless of whether or not there is a Last Will and Testament.

A probate lawyer is an estate or a trust lawyer that can help manage the filing of the last testament or will of a deceased individual. Probate attorneys can also help create a Last Will and Testament and can assist with trust planning (including Living Trusts) as well as powers of attorney and medical powers of attorney. They can assist the executor of the will with preparing and filing of all documents required by a probate court.

Some people do estate planning on their own and others get legal advice from a probate or trust lawyer. As the executor winds up an estate, they may want legal advice from an experienced lawyer who is familiar with both state law and how the local probate court works. However, not all executors feel the need to hire a probate lawyer. If the estate doesn't contain any unusual assets and isn't too large, the executor may be able to complete the task without a lawyer's help.

Several factors may help an executor decide if they need the help of a probate lawyer. Was there any probate-avoidance estate planning? Assets can be transferred to their new owners without probate court if they are held in joint tenancy, survivorship community property or transferred to a Living Trust. Probate is also unnecessary for assets for which the deceased person named a beneficiary—for example, retirement accounts or life insurance policy proceeds.

Things get more complicated when an estate includes a business, commercial real estate, or any other asset that requires special handling. You may want to consult experts if you need to manage, appraise, or sell a business.

If there's enough money to pay off debts (taxes, medical expenses, funeral costs, credit card bills, mortgages, car loans, etc.), with some left over for beneficiaries, you won't have to figure out which debts to pay. If your initial investigation reveals that there may not be enough money in the estate to pay debts and taxes, don't pay any bills before you get legal advice. State law gives some creditors priority over others.

Today, more than 99.7% of all estates don't owe federal estate tax. There's also a very small chance that the estate will owe estate taxes to the state. You may need expert legal and tax advice if the estate is large and must file an estate tax return, either with the IRS or the state taxing authority.

Many states offer small estate procedures such as summary probate and an entirely out-of-court process that requires presenting a sworn affidavit to the person or institution holding the asset.

Are family members talking about suing over the estate? Probate lawsuits tear families apart and can drain a lot of money from the estate in the process. A lawyer may be able to help the executor avoid a court battle or to deal with it if it is unavoidable.

Only you can decide if hiring a lawyer is right for you. Check out 12Law.com for listings of lawyers in your neighborhood.
 
Personalize & Print a Free VA Last Will Create This Document
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
 
Personalize & Print a Free VA Living Trust Create This Document
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Page 16
Related Legal Services near Craigsville, VA
Beatty Ilona L
210 E Main St # 1
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-9998
Attorneys,  Legal Service Plans,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,
Bolton Whitney
3977 Chain Bridge Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 293-9880
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Conflict to Peace
10521 Judicial Dr Ste. 207
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-9877
Marriage, Family, Child & Individual Counselors,  Arbitration Services,  Counseling Services,  Med
Hamilton Julie
10615 Judicial Dr # 203
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 218-9830
Attorneys
Glass III Benjamin W
3915 Old Lee Hwy Ste 22B
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-9829
Attorneys Referral & Information Service, Attorneys
Wilson Thomas
10560 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 293-9800
Attorneys
Surovell, Scott A - Surovell Markle Isaacs & Levy
4010 University Dr # 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 277-9750
Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,  Personal Injury Law Attorneys,  Litigation &
Goriup Cory F
4010 University Dr # 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 277-9714
Attorneys
Colten Richard J
3959 Pender Dr # 200
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 277-9700
Attorneys
Hamilton Altman Canale
10306 Eaton Pl Ste 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 591-9700
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans, Insurance Attorneys, Product Liability Law Attorneys
Madden Brian K
10617 Jones St # 301A
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 383-9700
Bankruptcy Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Bankruptcy Services
Bowersox Leonard
3925 Chain Bridge Rd Ste D-401
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 385-9688
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Jacob Jr John B
4015 Chain Bridge Rd Ste J
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 277-9612
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Price Benowitz LLP
3950 Chain Bridge Rd Ste 100
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 496-9600
Legal Service Plans,  Civil Litigation & Trial Law Attorneys,  Malpractice Law Attorneys,  Personal
Bolger Richard O
10347 Democracy Ln
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 383-9595
Attorneys,  Personal Injury Law Attorneys,  Legal Service Plans,  Wrongful Death Attorneys,  Bankrup
Killebrew Patrick D
5511 W Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 282-9555
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Joseph E McGuire Jr ESQ PC
11350 Random Hills Rd Ste 800
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 580-9531
Attorneys, Attorneys Referral & Information Service
Kyle E Skopic
10505 Judicial Dr # 102
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 246-9530
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Spivey, Lawson D - Weiner Rohrstaff & Spivey Plc
10605 Judicial Dr # B6
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-9500
Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Weiner & Spivey PlC
10605 Judicial Dr
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-9500
Attorneys,  Personal Injury Law Attorneys,  Wrongful Death Attorneys,  Medical Malpractice Attorneys
Weiner Rohrstaff & Spivey Plc
10605 Judicial Dr # B6
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 273-9500
Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Barnes & Diehl PC
6806 Paragon Pl # 110
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 762-9500
Adoption Law Attorneys, Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys
Marks & Harrison
7001 Forest Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(800) 946-9461
Employee Benefits & Worker Compensation Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans, Labor & Employmen
Lawson And Silek PLC
43 Chester St
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540) 635-9415
Attorneys, Litigation & Tort Attorneys
12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US