Do I Need a Lawyer?
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Not every survivor needs an attorney, but a good probate lawyer can solve many problems and handle many headaches more easily than you can alone.
And a probate lawyer can answer such questions as:
- My husband’s safe deposit box is in his name only. How do I get our property out of it?
- Do I owe any estate or inheritance tax?
- What rights do creditors have to the estate of the deceased?
You may know an experienced probate lawyer. If not, try to get a referral from a reliable source, such as a lawyer who does not specialize in probate matters. Or call the local probate court for a listing of lawyers who handle probate matters.