The Perla Law Firm, LLC - Estate & Trust Administration
Estate Administration
Our lawyers can assist with estate administration services
Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough.
Handling the financial and legal matters that come with navigating an estate administration in probate court can be overwhelming and disorienting.
Estate administration is the Probate Court-supervised process of identifying, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s assets, paying valid debts and expenses, and completing the legal steps needed to settle the estate.
Our office helps families determine what needs to be done after a loved one passes away.
We review the assets, how they are titled, and whether beneficiary designations, survivorship deeds, Transfer on Death Affidavits, or other planning documents are in place. From there, we determine whether probate is required and, if so, the most efficient and cost-effective way to proceed.
If a probate estate is needed, we represent the executor or administrator, prepare the required Probate Court forms, guide the executor or administrator through each step, and provide clear instructions about deadlines, notices, asset transfers, creditor issues, accounts, and distributions. We work to make the process as organized and manageable as possible.
We also assist with non-probate transfers, including real estate passing by survivorship deed or Transfer on Death Affidavit. If the estate administration also involves trust administration, we help coordinate those steps as well so that the assets are properly handled and distributed.
Our office, based in Cleveland, has significant experience assisting clients in navigating the Estate Administration process.
In addition, our office is available for appointment as an Executor, Trustee or Administrator.
When a person prepares a Last Will and Testament or a Trust, he must appoint an individual to the position of Executor of the Estate or Trustee of the Trust. Sometimes there is an obvious choice, other times there are no good options. One of our attorneys can be named as Executor or Trustee.
In addition, when a person dies without a Last Will and Testament or the named Executors in a Will are unable to serve, an attorney from our office can perform the job of Administrator of the Estate.
At The Perla Law Firm, LLC, we understand that administering an estate can feel overwhelming during an already difficult time.
Whether you are serving as an Executor, Trustee, or Administrator, our experienced attorneys provide knowledgeable guidance through every step of the estate administration process, including probate, trust administration, and the transfer of assets.
From answering your questions to handling the legal complexities on your behalf, we are committed to making the process as efficient and stress-free as possible.
Contact The Perla Law Firm today to schedule a consultation and learn how our experienced estate administration attorneys can help you confidently navigate your loved one's estate.
Estate Administration attorneys you can rely on
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
When you pass away, if your assets (like your house, bank accounts, or car) are only in your name without a designated beneficiary, joint owner or a trust, they will need to go through a process called probate.