Tag: Probate
Probate of an Estate
There are circumstances and occasions where probate either cannot be avoided or should not be avoided. The period of time after the loss of a loved one is difficult and the added pressures and responsibilities of making legal decisions do not help. Clients take comfort on relying on the expertise that Shinners & Cook offers
A Will Does Not Avoid Probate – A Will IS Probate
Many people considering their estate plan would like to avoid probate. I have found that many who have a will in place believe they have avoided probate. Avoiding probate eliminates unnecessary attorney fees (starting at $2,500.00 and sometimes much more), keeps your affairs private, keeps the court system out of your private matters, and it