Estate Administration Services
If you oversee are tasked with the responsibility of handling the estate of a recently deceased loved one, it is imperative that you consult with an attorney in order to understand your rights and responsibilities under Indiana law. We can help you navigate the estate administration process, whether handled through Probate or otherwise, and are experienced and knowledgeable in handling all issues after the death of a loved one.
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Probate Court filings and Representation
- Assistance in Estate Administration
- Coordinating Estate Debts
- Payments from the Estate
- Transfer of Assets.
- Estate and Trust Federal and State Income Taxes
Coping with the loss of someone you love is one of life's biggest challenges. You can rest assured we will help compassionately, guide you through the estate administration process, and provide you with all the options available to you.
Indiana Law
In Indiana, when a person dies with a will ("testate") and owns more than $100,000.00 in assets, the estate must be administered through Probate Court. The Court supervises the consolidation of the decedent’s assets, the payment of certain outstanding debts and the distribution of assets in accordance with the terms of the decedent's will.
In Indiana, when a person dies without a will ("intestate") and owns more than $100,000.00 in assets, the estate must be administered similarly through Probate Court. In such cases, however, the laws of intestacy control the distribution to the decedent’s heirs. At the time of your meeting, we will be happy to explain the details of this distribution based on the specific facts of your case.
Probate is time-consuming, costly, and comprehensive. We can assist in creating an estate plan to ensure your desired outcomes are achieved throughout the remainder of your life and after your death, including, if advisable, the steps you should take to avoid Probate. Schedule your consultation now!