Probate Estate & Trust Administration:
What is needed?

Losing a loved one is hard enough - handling their legal and financial matters shouldn't add more stress. We're here to guide you through the probate or trust process and make things as simple as possible. 

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What is Probate?

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Probate is the court-supervised process that happens when someone dies without a full estate plan in place. The court helps decide:

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• Who receives the person's property

• What debts and taxes need to be paid

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We'll help you handle every step of the process so that nothing gets missed. 

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What is Trust Administration?

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If you're the trustee (the person responsible for managing a trust), you're in charge of following the instructions in the trust and handling the assets it holds. This process, called trust administration, involves several legal and financial steps. How complex it is depends on what's written in the trust and what kind of assets are involved.

 

Some important responsibilities include: 

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• Notifying beneficiaries of what they're entitled to

• Managing and investing trust assets properly

• Paying any debts that should come from the trust

• Letting creditors know the person has passed

• Filing any required tax returns

• Distributing the money and property according to the trust's instructions
   

It may sound overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. With the help of our experienced legal team, you can avoid common mistakes and make sure everything is handled correctly. 

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Reach out now to schedule your free one-hour consultation and let us help you and your family through this process. Contact us by email at info@quinnestatelaw.com or call 636-394-7242.