Knowledgeable Bloomfield Law Firm Settles Probate Estates

Missouri attorney provides advice and representation for Personal Representatives and Trustees

If you have recently lost a loved one, you’ve no doubt heard the word probate used in relation to your loved one’s estate. Probate can refer to the court process of validating a will so a personal representative can implement the decedent’s wishes, or the oversight the court provides for an estate personal representative who settles an intestate estate. Whether a will exists or not, the process of settling an estate can be complex, so the person who assumes those duties needs the advice of a knowledgeable probate lawyer. At Tweedy Law Office, LLC, Mr. Tweedy has extensive experience advising clients who act as personal representatives. Personal Representatives need sound guidance, since the law holds them personally liable for losses in the value of estate assets due to errors or misconduct. We can guide you through the complex process quickly and efficiently, so you maximize the value of the estate for your loved one’s heirs.

Probate attorneys guide you through every step of the process

Most personal representatives have never probated a will; many are surprised to learn the decedent’s will named them as the responsible party. When there is no will, the least-reluctant close relative usually acts as personal representative of the estate, after getting court approval. In most cases, the party responsible for settling the estate has no prior experience with tasks that include:

• Filing the will with the Missouri probate court
• Getting court approval as estate administrator and posting bond
• Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously settling the estate
• Finding and assembling assets
• Pay creditors and claimants
• Collecting amounts owed the estate
• Closing and opening bank accounts
• Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
• Paying current and delinquent taxes as well as estate taxes
• Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
• Locating beneficiaries
• Hiring experts, when appropriate

Estate representatives can easily make mistakes due to inexperience, stress and hasty decisions. We guide clients through every step of the probate process, with reliable, detailed advice, so you can settle your loved one’s estate as efficiently, quickly and easily as possible.

Valuing assets within the estate

Mr. Tweedy will assist personal representatives with the arduous process of collecting, valuing, protecting and liquidating the assets of the estate. Our team is available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, the firm calls upon accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with personal representative duties. We can access expert opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles and other collectables for accurate valuation, management and possible sale.

Capable management of probate disputes

Even in apparently straightforward estate cases, there are sometimes disputes among beneficiaries or between certain beneficiaries and the personal representative. When representing the estate or the estate’s fiduciary, Mr. Tweedy demonstrate the utmost professionalism in negotiations and in the courtroom. Whether the issue is a will challenge or accusations against a fiduciary’s management of estate assets, we advocate strongly for our client’s rights.

Contact our experienced and knowledgeable probate lawyers

Tweedy Law Office, LLC provides probate court services in Bloomfield and throughout Missouri. Call us at 573-568-4000 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. 

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Bloomfield Office:

208 S. Prairie
Bloomfield, MO
63825
The Buck Building Located at the Courthouse Square

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PO Box 193
Bloomfield, MO 63825-0193