I had a case come in recently that involved having to open up an estate 3 years after death. Legal requirement is that when that amount of time has passed, a formal petition to probate the estate must be done. This involves more cost, the requirement...
Follow Us x
Blog
Why do you feel a "calling" to this type of law? Because of my own experiences. My sister died in a plane crash at age 24. She had a will because she owned a house and was married. My mother left no estate. It was planned that way. We tore...
What does "Probate Administration" mean? It means processing the affairs of a decedent. It may be through a will, or not. There may be land and/or trusts involved. It could be insolvent; some have it that way on purpose. Probate administration...
The Law Office of Alexander Matulewicz is now officially concentrating on Probate Administration. Death is inevitable. As certain as taxes. When this tragedy strikes, you need a sound, experienced hand to help you to navigate through the probate...
This office has gone up against attorneys with the top lawyer ratings, who were featured in Super Lawyers for Will Contests. In my client's opinion, we were successful because the stress, strain and cost of a will contest was avoided. This area of...
The reason this office seeks to specialize in probate administration is because this area contains 2 dimensions: (1) the legal work necessary; (2) helping all family members through the grief cycle (anger, denial, negotiation, acceptance) that can...
One special area of this section of law is the will contest. Although rare, they do happen. A vital item to note is there are prompt deadlines for contesting wills and affidavits that have to be prepared promptly as well. Our office has inside...
The key issue for people with any means is – what are the tax implications of someone’s estate; and how can I make sure when I’m gone things will be distributed in the way I choose. The simpler the instrument, the better off you are....
There are two dimensions to probate. The instruments that will be probated: the will - trusts, if made, the preparatory documents (health care proxies, powers of attorney) and the actual administration (informal, formal, among other things). You need...
One of the tips I've gained over 40 years is this: If you draft a will, have the personal representative hold the original (used to be executor/executrix). Not the lawyer. The reason is because a) you may tear up your will, and the lawyer doesn't...
