Transactional Attorney
- Function: This person handles the legal aspects of asset transfers within the estate, such as real estate or business ownership.
- Probate Role: Ensures correct and efficient completion of all estate-related transactions.
Litigation Attorney (Probate Litigation Attorney)
- Role: Probate litigation attorneys specialize in resolving disputes arising during probate. This can include will contests, disputes between heirs and beneficiaries, allegations of fiduciary misconduct, and other legal challenges related to estate administration.
- Contribution to Probate: They represent clients in court, providing advocacy and strategic legal solutions to resolve conflicts. Their involvement is crucial for navigating the complexities of probate law, protecting clients’ rights, and ensuring that the estate is administered fairly according to the decedent’s wishes and applicable laws.
Collaboration Among Attorneys
The probate process often requires these attorneys to work together, ensuring a comprehensive approach to estate planning, financial management, transactional legality, and dispute resolution.
Choosing the Right Attorney
The estate’s specific needs dictate the choice of attorney, emphasizing the importance of selecting experienced professionals capable of addressing unique estate challenges.
Paralegals
A paraprofessional will assist in preparing all documents, pleadings, and hearings. So, they will also be aware of the deceased’s information and the status of the administration.
Associates
An associate or junior partner attorney will assist in preparing all documents, pleadings, and hearings. Therefore, they will also be aware of the deceased’s information and the status of the administration.
Pro-Per
A petitioner in Pro-Per is a person who appears before a court without a legal representative or lawyer. Sometimes, experienced and confident Personal Representatives take the attorney’s responsibility and undertake all Personal Representative duties. It is one way to control the probate process better and save money. These individuals know what they are doing and the consequences of any mistakes. To make their lives easier, they take the help of paralegals who help them.