East Tennessee Probate and Intestate Administration Attorney
Probate is the process by which an estate's financial affairs are wrapped up and the remaining estate assets are distributed to the heirs (beneficiaries) named in the will. There is a similar process called estate administration in cases where a decedent did not leave a will.
Many people have misconceptions about the probate process. They think that it is expensive, confusing and even pointless. The fact is, when probate is properly performed it does not have to be any of those things.
Pratt & Varsalona provides a full range of estate law services, including probate administration, estate administration and estate planning. We understand the probate process and perform the tasks quickly, efficiently and affordably.
For more information about the probate process, contact our firm for a free consultation.
The Probate Process
Our firm can handle all aspects of your probate administration for an affordable fee.
We can:
- Advise the executor regarding his or her responsibilities
- File copies of the will and death certificate with the court
- Obtain the necessary testamentary letters
- Inform the heirs of the estate of the upcoming probate process
- Marshall the estate's assets
- Determine which debts of the estate must be paid
- Prepare and file tax returns
- File the final probate documents with the court
Our goal is to close the estate efficiently, so the estate's assets and property can be distributed to the heirs as quickly as possible.
Avoiding Probate
With proper estate planning, it may be possible to avoid probate altogether. An attorney at our firm can create a living trust or other legal vehicles that can protect your assets, provide for your family and eliminate the need for probate.
Estate Litigation
Pratt & Varsalona provides advice and services to executors with the aim of avoiding litigation and delays in the probate process.
We also represent clients in cases involving alleged executor mismanagement and will contests. You can depend on Pratt & Varsalona to do everything we can to protect your rights and assets.
Out-of-State Clients
Many of our clients are dealing with a Tennessee estate from another state. We understand that it is difficult not only to deal with the recent death of a loved one from far away, but also taking on the legal issues surrounding the estate from out of town. Our lawyers stay in close contact with out-of-state clients, utilizing all methods of technology to ensure that all details are addressed and that the estate is moved through probate as efficiently as possible.
Free Consultation With Our Attorneys in Anderson County and Sevier County
For a free consultation with our Sevierville probate attorneys at Pratt & Varsalona, call 865-463-6010 toll free or contact us online.
We have offices in Anderson County and Sevier County, and represent clients throughout East Tennessee.
