Acting as the personal representative for someone's estate is challenging even when there is a will that specifically delineates what is to happen to the assets of the estate. When no will is present, it can be difficult to know where to begin. The challenges that a potential personal representative faces include:
- Having the court appoint you as personal representative
- Meeting the legal requirements of probate
- Inventorying and arranging for the appraisal of all assets
- Providing notice to creditors
- Paying debts and taxes
- Distribution of the estate
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Failing to successfully meet those legal obligations can open you up to personal liability. Further, if an interested party is dissatisfied with your administration of the estate, that party may challenge those administrative decisions.
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At The Charles Law Offices, our lawyer understands how challenging it can be to administer an intestate estate. We will be there for you to help you successfully accomplish all of the responsibilities and tasks that are part of dealing with an estate that has no will. Our experience will allow you to have the peace of mind that all matters are being handled in the most professional of manners by a firm that truly cares about its clients and their challenges
Contact a Clearwater Intestate Succession Attorney at The Charles Law Offices
If you have been named as a personal representative or are seeking to be appointed as a personal representative, we can help you face the task of administering the estate at hand with the confidence that comes from working with a firm you can rely on. At The Charles Law Offices, we take pride in the level of support we provide to our clients. To schedule a free initial consultation with our Florida intestate administration attorney, call 727.475.6340, toll free at 866.607.6531 or simply contact us online. We accept credit cards for our clients' convenience.
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