King County Lawyers
Guiding Families Through the Probate Process
If someone you love has recently died, you may not know what to do first. Did your loved one have a will or trusts? How will you pay for his or her bills or funeral expenses? What is probate?
At Holt, Techentien & Kenn, in Issaquah, we understand that most people do not understand the probate process unless they have personally been through it before. Our attorneys can explain this relatively simple process and guide you through probate.
The Reason for Probate
Probate is the process of closing the estate of a deceased person, called the decedent. The decedent's will is presented to the court to have the executor named, or, if there is no will, to have a personal representative appointed to manage the estate. The executor or personal representative makes sure that assets are gathered and evaluated, the creditors are paid, and the remaining assets and property are distributed to the beneficiaries.
In short, the probate process is necessary for the assets to be legally transferred from the decedent to the beneficiaries. Our involvement may involve just filing the appropriate paperwork, or probate may require an attorney's more intensive, hands-on involvement to deal with problems and issues.
Providing the Assistance You Need During a Tough Time
Our goal at Holt, Techentien & Kenn is to make the probate process as easy and simple as possible. If a problem occurs — such as trouble with changing title on assets or an estate that cannot cover its debts — we can handle it. We want to help you close your loved one's estate as easily as possible so that you don't have to worry about it and so you and other beneficiaries can get your inheritance quickly.
We handle estates that include wills, trusts or other estate planning documents, as well as estates that have no will. Our lawyers have helped many families in Issaquah through the probate process, and we have the experience and skill to help with your loved one's estate as well.
To learn more about the probate process, see our Probate and Estate Administration E-Newsletter.
Contact Holt, Techentien & Kenn in Issaquah
If you need help closing your loved one's estate through the probate process, regardless of whether the decedent had a will or not, contact Holt, Techentien & Kenn. We can be reached by phone at 425-392-5335 or through the e-mail form on our Contact Us page.
