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.