Illinois Estate Administration - Distribution of Assets

Estate administration involves the proper handling of an estate after a person dies. Where the decedent has left a will, the estate of the decedent in handled in accordance to the will. Where no will is left, the distribution of assets is done according to the law of the state.

Where the decedent left a last will & testament, the person designated to manage the administration is called the executor and where no will is left, the administrator or personal representative. Administering an estate is a complex matter and calls for the assistance of a trusted and professional probate attorney in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area to assure that the estate is handled properly and according to the law.

Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. can assist you and your family in the Illinois and Metro St. Louis area with professional high quality estate administration assistance to executors and administrators. The attorney guides the clients through presentation and approval of the will if there is one and notification of creditors and heirs. The firm prepares all legal documents required by the court and appears in all court proceedings. When there is estate litigation our firm carefully prepares the case to prevent successful court challenges to the management of the estate. Our attorney’s guide the executor or administrator in preparation of the inventory of estate assets, review of creditor claims, preparation of tax returns and final petition for distribution of assets.

Distribution of Assets
Estate Administration matters are complex and call for a knowledge of current case law, tax laws and the procedures of local courts. As a trusted and professional estate administration lawyer, our attorney’s carefully direct all aspects of the estate administration and guides the matter to a final distribution of assets.

Contact Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C. today at 618.659.4499 for professional guidance in estate administration.