probate and estate administration: five reasons to hire an estate lawyer
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PROBATEAND ESTATEADMINISTRATION:FIVE REASONSTO HIRE ANESTATE LAWYER
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LOSING A LOVED ONE CAN BEA DIFFICULT TIME FOR ANYFAMILY. GRIEF AND LOSSCONSUMES AN INCREDIBLEAMOUNT OF TIME ANDMENTAL ENERGY.
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It is also the time whenfamily should considerconsulting a knowledgeableestate attorney when dealingwith a loved one's Last Willand Testament.
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Here are 5 reasons whyhiring an estate lawyercan help your family:
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The average person dealswith estates infrequently.They have no reason to knowthe right things to do in lightof the unique challenge ofestate administration.
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LEGAL EXPERTISE
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Opening an estate inMaryland or Pennsylvaniarequires paperwork with theRegister of Wills, notices tofamily members, andpotentially handling the saleand title of assets.
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PROBATE PROCESS
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In addition to death taxes,an estate is responsiblefor income taxes as well.
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TAX MATTERS
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A skilled attorney canmaximize tax savings in anestate and make sure all theproper rules are followed.
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Administering an estate is atime-consuming matter.Hiring an attorney easeseverything and helpsconclude an estate aspromptly as the law allows.
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TIME
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A good estate attorneycan help alleviate tensionamong family members andpromote understandingrather than acrimony.
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FAMILY HARMONY
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After the death of a loved one,consulting with an estateattorney in Maryland orPennsylvania can save time,money, and headaches.Contact us!Hoffman, Comfort,Offutt, Scott & Halstad, LLP.
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