Trust Administration
A Time to Remember. The passing of a loved one is a time to grieve, to reflect upon a life, and to honor the accomplishments and the memory of that person. Though death is never easy, the legal aspects of the death of someone close to you can seem especially heartless and cold. A clear and detailed approach is required at a time when emotions and feelings dominate. We consider it an honor to help our clients through this difficult time, ensuring that all of the legal aspects of the administration process are handled in a professional manner, leaving the client free to spend time with family and friends.
It is very important to understand that, regardless of whether the decedent had a will or not, used a living trust or not, there is a process involved in the administration of that estate. Taking care of the details immediately after death can save substantial costs and problems at a later date. A qualified estate administration law firm such as HUCK & BRISSKE, LLC can help you navigate the intricacies of the legal process that clears title to assets, guarantees that the tax aspects of administration are properly resolved, that all debts, costs of administration, taxes and other liabilities of the estate are paid, and that the balance of the estate is distributed to the people who are entitled to inherit from the decedent.
For those clients who have living trusts that are fully funded at death, a formal probate proceeding usually isn't required. The process of administration of those estates at death is often a simpler and less expensive process than the formal judicial probate process. Regardless, however, administration of the estate is still required, as there are tax, asset transfer and other issues that must be resolved.In any event, whether through probate or not, the administration of an estate is neither simple nor intuitive. It is the goal of the attorneys at HUCK & BRISSKE, LLC to assume the burden of the legal consequences of the death of a loved one, leaving our clients to deal with the personal aspects of their loss.
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