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Have You Recently Lost a Loved One?

Our professional probate attorney can help you settle their outstanding debts in Montesano, WA

Losing a loved one is never easy, and navigating their bills and debts after they're gone can be difficult. Working with an experienced probate attorney can make the process easier. William E. Morgan, Attorney at Law is an estate administration attorney providing probate administration services throughout Montesano, WA.

We'll help you honor your loved one's wishes and settle any remaining debts in their name. Contact us now to get started.

We'll help you settle the affairs of your loved one

There are two different types of probate administration in the state of Washington: formal probate and small estate probate. Either way, our probate attorney can guide you through the process. When you work with our estate administration attorney, he'll make sure that:

  • All creditors are paid
  • Any outstanding debts are settled
  • The remaining assets are distributed according to the will

If you need to speak with our attorney about probate services, reach out to us today.

Step 1:

Filing a Petition for Probate.

The first step of the probate process is filing a petition for probate with the court. This document establishes that the decedent died on a certain date and that the person filing is seeking to be appointed as personal representative (the legal term for an executor) of the estate. In most cases, the petitioner is also named as executor in the decedent's will.

Step 2:

Appointment of Executor.

Once the petition has been filed, it must be approved by the court before any other steps can take place. If no objections are raised during this time, then the petitioner is appointed as executor and given authority to manage and distribute assets according to instructions in the will.

Step 3:

Notifying Creditors.

The next step is notifying creditors of their right to submit claims against any remaining assets in the estate. The notice must include specific information about how they can file a claim against an estate within a certain time frame. A probate administration attorney can help draft this notice and ensure it complies with all local laws and regulations.

Step 4:

Collecting and Distributing Assets.

The executor must then gather all remaining assets from financial institutions or other sources, pay any outstanding debts or taxes due from these assets, and distribute any remaining funds according to instructions provided in the decedent's will or trust agreement. A probate administration attorney can ensure that all these steps are done properly so that there are no mistakes or delays in distributing assets according to plan.