Probate — New Ulm, MN, Brown County, & Southern Minnesota

Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences any of us face in our lives. Some of the reasons for this are obvious: grief and loss are extremely difficult and take years to process. Others, however, may take you by surprise, especially if you’ve never dealt with them before. Dealing with your loved one’s estate can be an additional, unwelcome burden even as you try to process your loss.

Skillings Law Office offers probate attorney services to help you and your family resolve your loved one’s estate, so you can focus on the things that matter most.

Probate is the court-supervised process of resolving the obligations of a deceased person’s estate and distributing their assets according to their will. It begins with the court appointing an administrator for the estate, either based on the decedent’s will or by choosing among petitions from close relatives. Once chosen, the administrator will be responsible for assessing the estate’s assets as well as any lingering debts or tax obligations.

Once these are paid off, the estate will be distributed as described in the decedent’s will. In the absence of a will, the administrator and the court will work together to try to distribute assets fairly among the family.

Depending upon the nature and complexity of the estate, as well as whether or not the deceased individual had an up-to-date will, the probate process can be relatively straightforward or very complicated. Moreover, if disputes arise among possible heirs, it can take even longer.

By hiring a knowledgeable probate attorney, you can ensure that the probate process goes smoothly and that your loved one’s estate is handled according to their wishes. Skillings Law Office has been helping New Ulm families since 2001. We’ll help you understand probate and give you experienced legal guidance throughout the process.