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Guidance After a Loss: Taking the Next Steps
Navigating the legal and financial details after a loved one’s passing is a difficult and emotional journey. You don’t have to face this process alone. Our team at CGG Law Partners offers compassionate guidance and support. We help you understand the necessary legal steps, manage the administrative burden, and honor your loved one’s legacy with care and clarity.
Immediate Steps: What to Do First
The days and weeks following a loss can be overwhelming. It is important to handle certain immediate tasks. These often include obtaining a death certificate and locating the deceased’s will or trust. Furthermore, you will need to identify key documents. The next step is to secure their property. While this can seem daunting, our team can help you prioritize these initial actions.
The Role of the Executor or Administrator
If you have been named the executor of a will, you are given a significant responsibility. The executor’s job is to manage the estate, pay debts, and distribute assets. If no will exists, the court will appoint an administrator. This person will then perform similar duties. Our role is to serve as your legal partner. We guide you through each duty and help ensure everything is handled correctly.
Our Supportive Role
Our firm provides more than legal advice; we provide a partnership. We manage the paperwork and court filings so you can focus on your family. To keep the process transparent, our services are often offered on a flat-fee basis. This is done to remove the stress of hourly billing during this difficult time. We are here to support you at every turn.
If you need a legal partner to help you through the probate process, we are here to help. Please contact us for a consultation.
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A will may be stored in a home safe, a safe deposit box, or with the person’s attorney. If you cannot find the will, the court will assume the person died without one.
An executor is a person named in a will to manage the estate. In contrast, an administrator is appointed by the court. This typically happens when no will exists.
While you are not always required to have an attorney, probate can be complex. The legal requirements are very specific. Therefore, working with an experienced attorney is highly recommended to avoid mistakes and delays.