A will contest can result in a significant delay in the distribution of a loved one's assets, and can also be expensive. The costs of a will contest are paid out of the estate, which may significantly deplete the available funds. If you are concerned that a will may be subject to a will contest, contact an experienced probate and estate administration attorney today.
Important Information About Probate and Estate Administration
The process of winding up the financial affairs of a deceased person who has a will is known ad probate administration. If the person does not have a will, it is referred to as estate administration. From the outside, these processes seem quite similar. They do, however, each have their own specific rules and filing requirements.
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott Alan Morrison, P.A. have a great deal of experience in both probate and estate administration. We help our clients resolve outstanding estate issues and distribute assets as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Some basic information about the probate administration process appears below. You probably have questions about the unique situation you are facing. In a free consultation, an attorney at our firm can answer those questions and discuss how our firm can help you deal with the issues before you.
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Probate and Estate Administration Resource Links
Uniform Probate Code
Maintained by Cornell University Law School, this site identifies the states that have adopted, at least in part, the Uniform Probate Code. Links are also provided to each state's version of the code.
Internal Revenue Service
The IRS web site has information on the federal estate tax, including information on recent reforms to estate tax laws.
Executors
This page is maintained by the H.E.L.P. organization, and provides an overview of the executor's, personal representatives', and trustee's estate administration responsibilities.
Smart Money: Estate Planning
Provides information to consumers on the process of gathering information and documentation for estate planning.
Wills and Estates
This American Bar Association resource provides general information on the probate process.
Executors, Probate and Estate Administration
Provides information on the estate planning and administration process including the duty of executors, estate administration and the probate process.
Calculating Deposit Insurance Coverage for Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
This Web site includes the FDIC Guide to Calculating Deposit Insurance Coverage for Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, an Introduction to FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage and a link to FDIC Deposit Insurance Regulations.
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