Knowledgeable Estate Administration Attorneys in Franklin, Brentwood & Columbia

Cost-effective, speedy and reliable resolution of your loved one’s estate

If your loved one dies without a will, the entire estate goes into probate. This means that all assets are frozen until the court has made a determination regarding the validity of any claims against the estate, including claims made by heirs. Although the court will eventually disperse the property according to Tennessee’s laws of inheritance, the heirs won’t receive anything until a representative of the estate, the administrator, settles accounts. An administrator can be one of the heirs, but since guiding an estate through probate takes detailed knowledge of probate court procedure, heirs to an estate generally retain an attorney to oversee these matters. For more than 20 years, attorneys at the Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates have provided meticulous, reliable estate administration services in Brentwood, Franklin and Columbia and throughout middle Tennessee.

Estate administration lawyers save you time and expense

Heirs may initially hesitate to retain a lawyer, thinking they can manage the administration process themselves. Then they find out how much time it takes to perform the duties while learning through trial and error. Administrator duties start to consume their lives, and they still don’t seem to be making any headway. Since the court operates during business hours, they have to take off work for appearances. Meanwhile, the estate loses value drop by drop because of delays. After a few months, the would-be administrator realizes that hiring a skilled attorney would have saved money, time and frustration

Free consultations in Spring Hill, Murfreesboro, Lawrenceburg and Pulaski, TN

So you can better understand the duties of an administrator, and if it is better for you to retain a qualified attorney before trying to do it yourself, our estate planning law firm offers a free initial consultation. A knowledgeable wills and probate lawyer will walk you through the duties and the services we deliver, including:

Managing all necessary court filings Settling the estate’s debts Negotiating and litigating claims against the estate Collecting moneys owed to the estate

Valuing assets Liquidating assets Overseeing a fair distribution of assets to eligible heirs

We’re sure you’ll agree that a small investment in estate administration services is the wise choice for resolving your estate issues in a swift, efficient and cost-effective manner.

Contact a dependable estate administration lawyer in middle Tennessee

The Law Offices of Altshuler & Associates provide estate administration services throughout Williamson County Tennessee. If your loved one has passed without leaving a will, we can provide the cost-effective legal services you need. Call us today at 615-977-9370 or use our convenient online form to schedule your free initial consultation.