Probate & Trust Administration

Probate Administration services at Clovis Law Group

Probate Administration

Probate is a court-managed process through which a person’s estate is administered after death. If a person dies without a carefully prepared estate plan or if someone challenges the validity of the estate plan, a probate proceeding may be necessary.

We focus on providing compassionate legal advice.

When a loved one passes away, the attorneys at Clovis Law Group LLP can help family members through probate and trust administration process. During this difficult time, we focus on providing compassionate legal advice so that clients can focus on spending times with their family.

The Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys at Clovis Law Group LLP help clients through the difficult time after a loved one passes away without an estate plan or when the estate plan is challenged.  Probate Administration and Trust Administration service include:

  • Educating executors, trustees, and beneficiaries about the probate and trust administration processes
  • If probate is necessary, ensuring that the decedent’s will moves through the probate process quickly and efficiently
  • Ensuring efficient trust administration, including the management and distribution of assets
  • Consulting with trust and estate accountants in the preparation of state and federal estate and inheritance tax returns
  • Consulting with the trust and estate accountants to ensure that distributions are made in a tax-effective manner
  • Advising heirs and beneficiaries, when asked and appropriate, regarding post-mortem estate planning techniques in order to minimize future tax implications
Additionally, some estates do not warrant a “formal” probate and may qualify for a “small estate probate” proceeding.  The attorneys at Clovis Law Group LLP can assist in evaluating whether such a proceeding is appropriate and assist in the process.

Contact our office to set up an appointment to learn more about how we can assist after the passing of a loved one.