Probate: Confusing Process
When your loved one passes away one of the last places your family wants to be during this emotional time is in probate. A Muskogee probate attorney at Wirth Law Office – Muskogee can help free families that are twisted in the legal web of probate.
Understanding Oklahoma Probate
When a person dies here in Oklahoma, their property can be put into a legal process called probate. It’s used to determine their assets, the value of the assets, and how the property is to be used. It can be given away to satisfy any remaining debts with creditors, and then if any amount remains, it can be given to any possible heirs. Probate cases are heard in the district court where the deceased lived in Oklahoma. It’s important to point out that there could be ancillary administration in another state if the descendant owned property outside the state.
Having a will can ensure that your possessions and property go to the people you want to have them, so they don’t end up being handed out by a stranger. During the probate process, the court will assign a personal representative, which could be a spouse, child or another individual to distribute the deceased’s property to the proper parties.
Probate Process Can be Lengthy
The length of a probate case in Muskogee County and the surrounding counties can vary. It takes at least 10 days for the courts to schedule a hearing so that a personal representative can be assigned to the case. The court requires that a newspaper ad be placed to give any possible creditors notification of the death. The Oklahoma Bar’s latest estimate is that for a simple estate, probate could take anywhere from six to 12 months. That’s why you need a Muskogee probate attorney who understands the process to help guide you and your family through the numerous documents and court hearings that are required.
Low-cost Consultation: Muskogee Probate Attorney
Contact the Muskogee lawyers at the Wirth Law Office – Muskogee for a initial consultation today at (918) 913-0725 or call toll-free at (888) 947-8452. If you prefer to contact a Muskogee probate attorney by email, by using the form at the top of this page.
