Robert Markowitz is committed to providing timely and competent legal services to every client at reasonable rates, with exceptional accessibility on a one- on-one basis, whether in person or by phone, in order to discuss and resolve the client's legal problems. INITIAL CONSULTATION IS FREE. No attorney's fee is payable until there is a mutual agreement on going forward, or unless advice is given for a self-help procedure.
Just the thought of making a Will is often very difficult. If you think of it as an act of love towards your family, it will make the process much easier. A Trust is a tool that allows you to dictate the use and transfer of assets in a prescribed manner, and in many instances avoid the probate process. You should never feel reluctant to discuss legal fees.
You will know the costs of my services up front so that you may make an educated decision going forward. For starters, during an Initial Consultation I will discuss your goals, answer your questions, provide options, and discuss fees, so that you can make an educated decision on going forward.
Just the thought of making a Will is often very difficult. If you think of it as an act of love towards your family, it will make the process much easier. A Trust is a tool that allows you to dictate the use and transfer of assets in a prescribed manner, and in many instances avoid the probate process. You should never feel reluctant to discuss legal fees.
You will know the costs of my services up front so that you may make an educated decision going forward. For starters, during an Initial Consultation I will discuss your goals, answer your questions, provide options, and discuss fees, so that you can make an educated decision on going forward.
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There are several different forms of probate.
The purpose of probate is to wind up the affairs of the decedent, including the payment of debts, to distribute the assets of the estate to those persons who are the rightful heirs, and to accomplish these purposes in the least possible time, effort and expense.
Consultation with an attorney will determine which form of probate can be utilized in your particular situation.
Initial consultation with Robert Markowitz is free.
Various fees and costs will be discussed and no fee is payable until there is a mutual agreement on going forward.
The purpose of probate is to wind up the affairs of the decedent, including the payment of debts, to distribute the assets of the estate to those persons who are the rightful heirs, and to accomplish these purposes in the least possible time, effort and expense.
Consultation with an attorney will determine which form of probate can be utilized in your particular situation.
Initial consultation with Robert Markowitz is free.
Various fees and costs will be discussed and no fee is payable until there is a mutual agreement on going forward.
This describes the probate process in Montgomery County when seeking an independent administration of an attested will, when the process is uncontested.
This is the most common form of probate.
All of the procedures and documents required to fulfill the following procedures are usually handled by my office as part of the set fee.
After an initial meeting with the client when all of the details of the decedent's death, family history and assets of the estate are discussed, an application is filed for probate of the Will (and any Codicils) and for issuance of Letters Testamentary (resulting from appointment of the person named in the Will to be the Executor, sometimes referred to as the personal representative).
This is the most common form of probate.
All of the procedures and documents required to fulfill the following procedures are usually handled by my office as part of the set fee.
After an initial meeting with the client when all of the details of the decedent's death, family history and assets of the estate are discussed, an application is filed for probate of the Will (and any Codicils) and for issuance of Letters Testamentary (resulting from appointment of the person named in the Will to be the Executor, sometimes referred to as the personal representative).
So, you have agreed to act as the executor (personal representative) of your loved one's Will.
At a hearing before the Court, the judge has ordered that the Will was admitted to probate and that you are appointed to serve as executor.
Now, what do you do?
1. Oath - You have signed an Oath with the probate clerk of the county where the probate was filed.
In most cases, if the same person who offered the Will for probate is the person named in the Will to be executor and is the person who appeared in court, the oath will be taken before the clerk on the same day as the hearing.
At a hearing before the Court, the judge has ordered that the Will was admitted to probate and that you are appointed to serve as executor.
Now, what do you do?
1. Oath - You have signed an Oath with the probate clerk of the county where the probate was filed.
In most cases, if the same person who offered the Will for probate is the person named in the Will to be executor and is the person who appeared in court, the oath will be taken before the clerk on the same day as the hearing.
Usually, but not necessarily always, some form of probate is needed following a person's death.
Probate is the legal process used to validate a Will, obtain the court appointment of the person who will be legally authorized to administer and settle the estate, and insure that ownership of estate assets will be transferred to those that are entitled to receive the inherited properties.
Consultation with an attorney will answer this question in your particular situation.
If there are debts owing by the decedent (or even if not), and if there titled assets of the estate (vehicles, real estate, stock, bonds, bank accounts, etc.), it is likely necessary to file an Application to Determine Heirship, whereby the court determines who are the heirs of the estate; further to open an administration whereby the court determines who will be the personal representative of the estate and whether the administration will be independent or dependent.
Probate is the legal process used to validate a Will, obtain the court appointment of the person who will be legally authorized to administer and settle the estate, and insure that ownership of estate assets will be transferred to those that are entitled to receive the inherited properties.
Consultation with an attorney will answer this question in your particular situation.
If there are debts owing by the decedent (or even if not), and if there titled assets of the estate (vehicles, real estate, stock, bonds, bank accounts, etc.), it is likely necessary to file an Application to Determine Heirship, whereby the court determines who are the heirs of the estate; further to open an administration whereby the court determines who will be the personal representative of the estate and whether the administration will be independent or dependent.
This document gives the person you name as your agent the authority to make any and all health care decisions for you in accordance with your wishes, including your religious and moral beliefs, when you are no longer capable of making them yourself.
With this designation, your agent has the power to make a broad range of health care decisions for you.
Your agent may consent, refuse to consent, or withdraw consent to medical treatment and may make decisions about withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment.
With this designation, your agent has the power to make a broad range of health care decisions for you.
Your agent may consent, refuse to consent, or withdraw consent to medical treatment and may make decisions about withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining treatment.
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