Probate Litigation Attorneys

Let Us Be Your Guide Through the Probate Process

When someone passes away in the state of Connecticut, their estate — depending on its size — may go through probate. Probate is a court-supervised process that allows for the distribution of a deceased person’s properties and assets.

At Beebe & O'Neil, we understand the difficulties our clients face when they have just lost someone close to them. To that end, we strive to assist clients through the probate process as efficiently as possible. We know you have a lot on your mind as it is, and we believe that clearing the legal hurdle of probate is a task best left to a trusted estate planning attorney. If you're involved in a probate process, call us for a free consultation.

Your Ally in the Fight Against Probate Complications

During probate, all estate-related business stalls until the existence of a valid will is determined and all relevant parties receive notification. However, if no testamentary documents exist, probate can become a long and costly process.

Probate can include extensive expenses and delays.

• Numerous court filing fees
• Potential legal disputes
• Interference from the judge
• Collections and inventory of all assets
• Appraisal of the estate
• Contested wills
• Power of attorney disputes

Without a will, the court will need to appoint an executor to settle the decedent’s debts and divide, as well as distribute, their estate to heirs and beneficiaries. For the process to go as smoothly and quickly as possible, it is best to enlist the services of a lawyer. The knowledgeable team from Beebe & O'Neil will take care of the accounting, administration, and other legal issues. Call us today for a free consultation about your probate case.