Probate and Estate Administration
North Carolina Probate and Administration Lawyer
Probate is the legal process through which a decedent’s debts are paid and assets are distributed. Estate administration includes the probate process, along with the transfer of non-probated assets that are part of a loved one’s estate.
Probate and estate administration can be complex processes. Failure to handle them effectively could result in undue financial burdens on the estate. Protect yourself, your family and the final wishes of your loved one by contacting an experienced North Carolina probate and administration lawyer for guidance and support.
At Peebles Law Firm, PC in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, we help executors, trustees and estate administrators fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. A skilled attorney will guide you through the process of inventorying the estate, settling debts and distributing money and assets to named beneficiaries. We are committed to providing quick, quality service that allows you to concentrate on more important things.
We have access to a vast network of accountants, financial advisors and tax experts who can assist us in examining the estate. This can help minimize or avoid excessive estate tax and inheritance tax. Proper handling of the estate also reduces the likelihood of a will contest or heir dispute.
North Carolina Trial Lawyers
If a conflict does arise, we will work to preserve the decedent’s legal wishes through probate litigation. Whether there is a family dispute, or an insurance company or creditor is laying claim to part of the estate, we can help. Our lawyers have extensive trial experience and will meticulously investigate all claims.
Peebles Law Firm, PC has been serving clients throughout North Carolina for 35 years. To learn more about how you can benefit from our knowledge and experience, contact our Winston-Salem office by calling 336-793-1782 or 866-674-7042. We offer free initial consultations and evening and weekend appointments by request. Unable to come down to our office? Our attorneys will accommodate you by visiting you at your home.
