Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for family, relatives, and friends. In addition, those left behind must often figure out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died. This process is probate.
To do this, you must usually go to court. Dealing with the courts and the property of someone who has died is very complicated. Sometimes, however, family or relatives may be able to transfer property from someone who has died without going to court. But it is not always easy to tell whether you need to go to court for probate or qualify to use a different procedure.
If probate is necessary, someone must come forward to start the process. If there’s a will, the executor named in the will should get the ball rolling. If there’s no will, or the person named to serve as executor isn’t available, then usually a family member asks the court to be appointed as the “administrator” of the estate. It’s the same job.
VDG Law is here to assist executors, administrators and families going through the death of a loved one. We draft the necessary documents, hire other necessary professionals (such as real estate brokers to sell property), and make sure that all Probate procedures are adheard to. The services you will receive from the staff at VDG Law are unique to fit your families’ particular situation, and provided with the utmost professionalism.
