Experienced Estate Probate Attorneys in Southern Illinois

The probate process is often very hard on a family when dealing with the loss of a loved one. At Sivia Business & Legal Services, P.C., we are here to help you through every step of the probate process. Whether you are a beneficiary or executer, our office will assist you in accordance with the law.

Probate consists of the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate according to his or her valid will. The administration process involves resolving any claims made against the estate, such as from creditors or tax liabilities, as well as distributing the property and assets to the beneficiaries of the will. The first step in the probate process is verifying the validity of the will. In the probate process, the instructions per the will are determined, an executor or personal representative for the estate is named, and the rights of creditors and heirs or others who have claims on the estate are handled through the state court system.

As with any legal process, many technical aspects and complexities can occur in the probate procedure. If you are involved in the probate of an estate as an executor or in some other capacity, it is crucial that you have the legal guidance of an experienced probate attorney. Our firm is fully versed in Illinois and Missouri probate laws and in the court system which handles these matters. We can provide the skilled and knowledgeable legal assistance needed for any probate administration, probate disputes, or probate litigation matter.

Many issues will need to be resolved in any probate, including the appointment of a personal representative, notifying creditors, publication of legal notices, handling any pending lawsuits, estate, gift, and inheritance tax determinations, the paying of any debts against the estate, the valuation of assets and property, and interpretation of the deceased's wishes and instructions in the will. All of these need to be handled per your state law, requiring the attention of an experienced probate attorney from our firm to ensure that it is done properly.

We invite you to contact our firm at 618.659.4499 to arrange for consultation to discuss your probate concerns today.