Probate
The loss of a loved one is difficult, but the details of daily living rarely give you much time to grieve. Often, you are left trying to figure out what happens with a home, the bills that are piling up, the insurance policies and all the rest. If your loved one did not write up any plans for what was to happen following his or her death, it can become even more overwhelming. That is where we can help.
Everyone in the State of Utah has a will, provided by the Utah State Legislature. If you do not draft your own will, then the State has predetermined how your property will be distributed upon your death. If you are married, then everything goes to your surviving spouse. If you do not have a surviving spouse, then everything is divided equally between your surviving children. Your wishes are not considered under this method of distributing your property.
When you have your own will, you have been able to designate how your property should be divided after your passing. If you owned real property, or the value of your property is more than $100,000.00, your surviving family members will need to go through the probate court. This is not necessarily a lengthy or drawn out process; it has been streamlined in many ways to help families resolve these matters more quickly. At Froerer Ahlstrom, PLLC, we have the experience to be able to guide you through this process and take care of the details so that you can focus on your family. We will counsel you as well to avoid further pitfalls as you administer the estate of your deceased loved one. We will be with you every step of the way.