Probate
The King Firm, PA assists clients with probate matters involving formal administration, summary administration, homestead issues, creditor matters, estate-related real property concerns, and guidance for personal representatives and beneficiaries.
What probate is
Probate is the legal process used to administer certain assets after a person’s death.
When probate may be required
Probate is often required when a deceased person owned assets individually and those assets do not pass automatically by beneficiary designation, survivorship rights, payable-on-death designation, or trust administration.
Formal administration and summary administration
Some probate matters require formal administration. Others may qualify for summary administration.
Probate often involves real estate and homestead issues
Probate matters frequently involve a house, homestead property, vacant land, or other real estate that must be evaluated as part of the administration process.
Guidance for personal representatives
Personal representatives often need a practical roadmap for what happens first, what happens next, and how to fulfill their responsibilities with confidence.
