by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Feb 9, 2023
Estate administration refers to managing and distributing a deceased person’s assets in the US. This process typically includes identifying and inventorying the decedent’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing any remaining assets to the beneficiaries named...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Oct 13, 2022
Understanding the lawyer’s role at the beginning of the probate process is one of the first things you should do, whether you are the Executor or an heir. One of the biggest sources of conflict in probating the estate is understanding the role of the lawyer...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jun 16, 2022
It is widely known that probate is a process that begins after the death of a loved one, and it occurs in probate court. Unfortunately, fewer people know that it can be a long and complicated process. It can sometimes take months, or even years, to complete. The...
by Michelle Seiersen-Pyatt | Jun 2, 2022
Today’s American families commonly have stepchildren, and they are treated as if they were full biological children, even in cases of inheritance. This is particularly true where stepchildren are part of a blended family from an early age. Biological siblings...
