We Can Assist With All Aspects of Estate Administration
There are few issues that are more difficult than handling the affairs of a loved one who has recently died. If you have been appointed as the personal representative of an estate, you are responsible for selling property, giving notice to creditors and filing the appropriate documents with the court. The personal representation also owes a duty of trust and good faith to the beneficiaries of the estate.
Although the estate administration process can be overwhelming, the law firm of Ferguson, Scarbrough, Hayes, Hawkins & DeMay, P.A., can assist you in properly managing and protecting the property of that estate. Our experienced attorneys provide guidance to clients in Concord and throughout North Carolina. We will listen fully to your concerns and provide the service that our clients need.
Concord Estate Administration Attorneys
Our lawyers can assist you with all aspects of estate administration, including:
- Collecting and inventorying assets
- Paying final bills and debts
- Notifying all creditors
- Distributing the remaining assets
- Preparing a final accounting
- Defending actions in estate litigation before probate court
Our attorneys can also negotiate and defend against claims of creditors of the estate. We will also handle matters that are governed by the probate court, including decedent estates and guardianships.
Many forms that are required for estate administration can be found by searching the Administrative Office of the Courts at http://www.nccourts.org/Forms/FormSearch.asp.
Contact Us at Ferguson, Scarbrough, Hayes, Hawkins & DeMay, P.A.
To consult with one of our attorneys regarding the administration of an estate, contact our Concord office and schedule an appointment for an initial consultation. Call us locally at 704-707-3389. Spanish language translation is available.
