Probate is a court supervised process to administer the assets and liabilities of certain decedent’s estates providing a mechanism to transfer probate assets to heirs at law or beneficiaries under a will. Due to the complexities and the emotions involved, it can be a difficult process that involves many legal concerns along the way. Here at the law offices of Lane, Felix & Raisbeck Co., L.P.A., we have 100 years of combined experience dealing with probate cases. While we are located in Delhi Township, OH, we serve clients with probate needs in the entire Greater Cincinnati area. Learn more about the most common concerns that arise during the probate process below.
The probate process begins with the issuing of letters of authority. These are issued by the court to an executor named in your will or an administrator generally in cases where the decedent did not leave a will. The probate process is not as dreadful as often publicized. Our experience in administering estates can alleviate the common fears and misconceptions as well as expedite this legal process. A variety of planning techniques during lifetime such as survivorship accounts, TOD or POD designations, beneficiary designations or trust arrangements can cause assets to pass to intended successors or beneficiaries free of the probate process.
Our team can assist not only in the front-end planning to avoid probate but also help any requirements in order to administer and transfer any non-probate assets. With our team in your corner, you can be sure that the probate process is as smooth and painless as possible, all while adhering to the wishes of the deceased.