Expert guidance through the administration of estates and trusts, ensuring proper asset distribution and legal compliance.
At Thies & Cook, we provide comprehensive support and guidance through every step of the probate and trust administration process.
Whether through out-of-court measures or formal probate proceedings, we help evaluate and implement the best approach to administer your loved one's estate or trust. Our experienced team offers dedicated representation from initial document evaluation through final distributions.
Full-service administration guidance from start to final distribution.
Ensuring all administrative duties meet legal requirements and deadlines.
Safeguarding estate and trust assets throughout the administration process.
We offer expert guidance across all aspects of probate and trust administration to ensure proper asset distribution and legal compliance.
We guide you through each stage of estate and trust administration with clear communication and expert support.
We review estate documents, assess assets, and determine the most efficient administration approach for your situation.
Comprehensive inventory, valuation, and management of estate assets throughout the administration process.
Ensuring all administrative duties meet legal requirements, including creditor notices and tax obligations.
Coordinating final asset distributions and completing all necessary closing procedures.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about probate and trust administration.
Probate administration is the legal process of settling a deceased person's estate, including validating the will, paying debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries under court supervision.
The timeline varies depending on estate complexity, but typically ranges from six months to two years. Simple estates may be settled more quickly through informal probate or trust administration.
Executors must inventory assets, pay debts and taxes, notify beneficiaries, manage estate property, and distribute assets according to the will or trust documents.
Yes, in some cases. Trust administration and certain small estates may qualify for out-of-court settlement, depending on state laws and asset types.
Contact our experienced team today to discuss your probate or trust administration needs.
Our experienced team is here to help you navigate complex legal matters with confidence.
