Mobile, Alabama Estates Attorney Guiding You Through Probate
The process of probate
Most executors have never or only rarely probated a will and know little about the process. I can guide you through the complex probate process, including:
- Filing the will with the appropriate Alabama county probate court
- Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate
- Finding and collecting assets
- Closing and opening bank accounts
- Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
- Paying estate taxes
- Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
- Locating beneficiaries
- Hiring experts, when appropriate
Valuing and managing the estate
I assist executors with the arduous process of collecting, managing, valuing, protecting and liquidating assets of an estate. I have a team of experts available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, my firm calls upon accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with executor duties. I can access expert opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles and other collectables for accurate valuation, management and possible sale.
Probate disputes
Even for seemingly straightforward estates, disputes between beneficiaries sometimes arise. My professional courtroom presence can calm the emotionally charged process of probating a challenged will or disputed executor or judicial decision. When it is in the best interest of my clients to preserve cordial familial relationships, I am adept at mediating disputes. That said, I will assertively defend my client’s beneficiary rights within the Alabama probate court when doing so is necessary.
Contact a thorough estate planning lawyer at Nathan Friedlander, P.C.
For legal services in Mobile and throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties, call Nathan Friedlander, P.C.
at 251.694.1665 or contact me online to schedule an appointment.