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Probate And Trust Administration Lawyer in Broward

Lost a Loved One and Need a Florida Probate Administration Attorney That Can Help You Settle Your Estate Efficiently and Lift the Stress and Burden of This Complex and Intimidating Process From Your Shoulders?

If you’ve been named Executor, Trustee, or have a loved one that died without a Will, and you are facing the challenges of Probate, Estate Administration, or Trust Administration, call us to ensure everything is settled efficiently and correctly.

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  1. Trusted Broward Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys
  2. What Exactly is Probate and Trust Administration?
  3. Why Hire a Probate and Trust Administration Lawyer in Broward
  4. Call Our Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys in Broward Today

Dealing with the loss of a family member can be overwhelming, and navigating probate or trust administration adds another layer of complexity. A Broward probate and trust administration lawyer will guide you through the process, ensuring that estates are handled correctly, assets are distributed according to wishes, and legal requirements are met.

At The Siegel Law Group, P.A., we have been empowering our clients to fight for a safer future for over 22 years. We provide clear guidance and compassionate support to help families manage these responsibilities efficiently and with peace of mind. Call us  today for a free consultation.

Trusted Broward Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys

Managing an estate or trust can be complicated, especially during an already difficult time. Our Broward probate and trust administration attorneys provide knowledgeable and compassionate guidance.

Here are only a few reasons why you should hire our probate and trust administration attorneys in Broward:

  • Seasoned attorneys: With decades of combined experience, attorney Barry Siegel and the team at The Siegel Law Group, P.A. understand the challenges you face. We anticipate potential issues and guide you in preparing for life’s unexpected events.
  • Prompt and reliable communication: Your concerns are important and often time-sensitive. Our team responds quickly and keeps you informed, so you never feel uncertain or overlooked.
  • Individualized care: Every client has unique needs. We take the time to listen, understand your situation, and provide solutions tailored specifically to you. You’ll receive thoughtful guidance, careful attention, and the support necessary to navigate your legal matters with confidence.

Our Broward probate and trust administration lawyers handle everything from validating wills and managing assets to distributing property according to your loved one’s wishes. With our support, you can avoid unnecessary stress, ensure legal requirements are met, and help your family move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

For a free legal consultation with a Estate Planning lawyer serving Broward, call 561-955-8515

What Exactly is Probate and Trust Administration?

Probate and trust administration are legal processes used to manage and distribute a person’s assets after they pass away. Both methods ensure that assets are handled correctly, legal requirements are met, and heirs or beneficiaries receive what they are entitled to. The Siegel Law Group, P.A., will help simplify these processes and avoid costly mistakes.

Probate

Probate is the legal process used to manage a person’s estate after they pass away. Its main purpose is to validate the deceased person’s will, pay any outstanding debts and taxes, and distribute assets to the rightful beneficiaries.

A court supervises the probate process to ensure that everything is handled correctly and fairly. Key steps typically include filing the will with the court, notifying heirs and creditors, inventorying the estate’s assets, paying debts and taxes, and finally distributing the remaining property according to the will.

The person responsible for managing this process is called the executor (if named in the will) or the personal representative (if the court appoints someone). Their role is to carry out the instructions in the will while complying with legal requirements, and a probate lawyer can guide them through each step to avoid mistakes and delays.

Trust Administration

Trust administration is the process of managing and distributing assets held in a trust according to the instructions set by the person who created it. Unlike probate, which is court-supervised, trust administration is generally handled privately. It does not require court involvement, allowing for a faster and more confidential transfer of assets.

Trusts allow assets to pass directly to beneficiaries without going through probate. This can save time, reduce costs, and help avoid public disclosure of the estate’s details. Learn more about what assets cannot be placed in a Florida trust.

The trustee is responsible for managing the trust, following its terms, and acting in the best interests of the beneficiaries. Key duties include managing and safeguarding assets, paying debts or taxes owed by the trust, keeping accurate records, and distributing property according to the trust’s instructions.

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Why Hire a Probate and Trust Administration Lawyer in Broward

Handling probate or trust administration can be time-consuming and complicated, especially when you are already managing family responsibilities or a busy job. By hiring a skilled lawyer, you can delegate the legal tasks to professionals who understand the process and can handle the details efficiently.

There are many reasons why our clients decide to work with us, including:

  • Reduce stress: We know the process, and we often carry the burden, so you do not have to worry throughout the process.
  • Faster results and lower costs: We can help move the process along with less court involvement. This reduces delays, cuts down on paperwork, and can help limit or eliminate payments to creditors when possible. It also speeds up the sale of property and avoids extra court fees for getting approval to sell assets.
  • Support for complex estates: Some estates involve property that requires extra work, such as homes, rental properties, artwork, collections, or family businesses. These assets may need appraisals, insurance, maintenance, or special handling.
  • When you’re not familiar with the rules or forms: Probate comes with strict rules, complex terminology, and detailed forms that must be done the right way and in the right order. Most of the process isn’t obvious if you’ve never handled it before. We can teach you how to avoid Florida probate mistakes.
  • Reducing family tension: Family members don’t always agree on what should happen with a loved one’s property. Disagreements can quickly turn into conflict. A lawyer adds structure, guidance, and neutrality, which often prevents or reduces arguments and keeps the process moving smoothly.

Serving as an executor can feel overwhelming, especially when managing the debts and taxes of a loved one’s estate. Fla. Stat. §733.303; 733.504 outline the basic requirements for serving as a Florida executor.

As your Broward probate and trust administration attorneys, we guide and support the executor every step of the way, helping them fulfill their responsibilities correctly and legally.

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Call Our Probate and Trust Administration Attorneys in Broward Today

Our probate and trust administration lawyers in Broward welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward. Call our office with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation.

Also, you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.

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We can help with the following Probate matters:

Nothing is more difficult than losing a loved one. Immediately afterwards, no worse time exists to navigate the legal, financial, and tax complexities of Probate and estate administration. We understand and know how emotional and stressful this can be. We help you honor your loved one’s wishes and settle their estate properly and efficiently.

  • Representation of personal representative and/or beneficiaries
  • Preparing, filing and recording required legal documents
  • Distributing assets to estate beneficiaries
  • Assisting with disputes of beneficiaries
  • Settling cases where there is no will
  • Obtaining appraisals
  • Working with accountants and financial advisors
  • Directing in retitling assets
  • Following all legal deadlines
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Why Clients Hire us for Probate (Estate Administration)

People come to us when one or more of these apply to their life. How many can we help you with?

  • Reduce Your Stress
    Why guess or hope you are not doing things incorrectly? We know the process, and we often carry the burden, so you do not have to worry throughout the process.
  • Your Reputation Can Be at Stake
    If you were named the executor, you have a duty to act in the estate’s and heirs’ best interest. If you fail in your duty, don’t pay taxes when due, or forget to keep heirs informed, you can be liable personally. An attorney ensures you do things properly.
  • ​Savings and Speed
    Minimizes court supervision of the executor and saves money by reducing or eliminating amounts the deceased owes creditors. Expedites sale of real and personal property and saves legal fees for the court to confirm the sale. It is not uncommon that the investment in a Probate attorney more than pays for itself, and the estate ends up actually having more money than it otherwise would have.
  • When Estate Assets are Complicated
    Certain assets such as real estate, art, or a business can create complications or additional steps like obtaining appraisals, protecting, and insuring the asset. We have handled many of these situations in the past to help maximize what the heirs received.
  • If You Don’t Know the Laws or Paperwork
    Probate laws, and the forms used, are written in a detailed and hard-to-understand language. Many things in Probate are not intuitive. Also, they must be achieved in a particular order. Failure to properly and timely accomplish tasks could cause you to be liable personally or, at a minimum, cause delays.
  • To Avoid or Minimize Family Disputes
    Family members may simply disagree on how to handle inherited property. These issues are often minimized or avoided altogether when a lawyer is involved.
  • ​For Protection
    As your Attorney, we help protect the executor from personal liability for paying the debts and taxes of the deceased.
  • ​Allows You to Focus on Your Family and Job
    If you have little free time, getting help from a law firm saves you time.

What Our Clients Are Saying

Actual Words Clients Have Used to Describe Us & Their Experience:

“The absolute best law firm. I can’t say anything negative,” ” felt very comfortable trusting them and I am very satisfied with how everything went,” ” easily accessible, meticulous, and thorough,” “Everybody I met was so warm, welcoming and helpful,” “They are very helpful and agreed to meet with my children so that they establish a relationship with them,” “We actually went to Mr. Siegel to discuss Elder Law regarding my mother, and then found ourselves redoing our entire Trust,” “Also provided me a complete kit with caring bag to transport all of my documents. Again Thank You ALL at Siegel Law Group,” “They were efficient, courteous, and professional to my mom’s needs,” “They did a tremendous job keeping us informed, being timely, meeting all of our expectations,” “I feel a huge weight is now off my back. Very grateful for Barry Siegel and his well-organized team,” “They navigate all your needs as if you’re the only customer with your current reasons for being a client, and follows up with us constantly,” “I am more than confident they are doing everything within their power to assist me as a client, and they are extremely responsive (not to mention kind),” “They quickly responded to our questions, collected the information that they needed, and arranged a consultation call,” “I appreciated the time that Mr. Seigel took to explain the best way to achieve the safest way to make sure that I have set up all necessary documents that are necessary to have in place as I age,” “I can’t say enough about their service and attention and would recommend them highly,” “They helped me with an Estate Plan, trust, and bloodline planning about 5 years ago. We get together every 1-2 two years to check in on any major life events and make any necessary updates.”

What To Do Now

We welcome your questions and want to understand your situation to help you move forward. Call our office at (561) 559-4806 with questions and a description of your situation to see if we can assist or to schedule a consultation. Or you may simply fill out the form above on this page. Your form will be directly emailed to our office, and you can expect a reply within one business day and often within hours of the same day. All information you share is confidential.

Our Location

We help families throughout Broward and the surrounding areas.

Serving clients in Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, West Palm Beach and throughout the Tri-County Area of Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and throughout South Florida.