Probate
Probate is the process by which a court directs the distribution of a decedent’s property, either according to state statutes, or according to a will if the decedent had one. This process usually lasts at least 6 months and often more than a year.
The most commonly used tool to avoid the probate process is the living trust. This avoids probate by having a Trustee distribute your assets instead of an executor or personal representative under court supervision in probate.
In some cases, even where a trust is not used, probate may be avoided entirely or an abbreviated court process may be used.
Should you need assistance in the probate process, Mr. Alvarez is dedicated to helping you. Please call us to schedule your free initial consultation to discuss the probate process and your particular rights and obligations in the process.
