Trusted Probate And Estate Administration Attorney In Prince George’s County

Navigating the probate and estate administration processes may be overwhelming on your own. If you’ve been tasked with the responsibility of a deceased loved one’s estate executor or personal representative, you may have many questions.

Attorney Tiffany Alston at Alston Gray & Associates, LLC, can help answer them for you. Since 2004, she has provided guidance for individuals and families throughout Prince George’s County regarding the legal aftermath of a deceased friend or relative’s estate. She will help you understand the process and walk you through the next steps.

What Exactly Is Probate And Estate Administration?

These two terms often go hand-in-hand after someone has passed. Probate is a legal process that focuses on validating the deceased individual’s will. It also formally appoints the personal representative or executor to the task of estate administration.

Estate administration is identifying, collecting and distributing all the assets in the estate to the beneficiaries as outlined in the will. This is the responsibility of the personal representative or executor. They are also responsible for important tasks, such as:

• Paying the deceased’s debts
• Filing taxes on estate assets
• Postal redirection
• Registering or selling properties
• Updating titles on assets

The overall probate and estate administration process is often long and expensive. As every estate is different, it’s difficult to say how long it may take in your specific case. However, it can last anywhere from six months to over a year.

How Can A Probate Lawyer Help?

Working with an experienced probate and estate planning attorney can make a difference when it comes to navigating the probate and estate administration processes. If you’re a personal representative or executor, you may not have the legal understanding or knowledge about this crucial process. The duties involved are serious and require careful consideration. If you want to avoid complications and minimize the risks involved, then Ms. Alston is here to guide you through the necessary steps. She will support you as you identify assets, pay off debts, notify the beneficiaries and make final distributions.

With an attorney on your side, you can feel much more confident as you complete the tasks required of you.

Get The Legal Help You Need

If you’re an estate executor or personal representative, you should have a lawyer who can answer your questions and keep you on track during this difficult time. Alston Gray & Associates, LLC, can help.

Call today for more information at 240-829-1721 or send an email inquiry through the online form.