Probate and Estate Administration: Five Reasons to Hire an Estate Lawyer

HOFFMAN, COMFORT,OFFUTT, SCOTT& HALSTAD, LLP

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.



It is also the time whenfamily should considerconsulting a knowledgeableestate attorney when dealingwith a loved one's Last Willand Testament.



Here are 5 reasons whyhiring an estate lawyercan help your family:



The average person dealswith estates infrequently.They have no reason to knowthe right things to do in lightof the unique challenge ofestate administration.


LEGAL EXPERTISE


Opening an estate inMaryland or Pennsylvaniarequires paperwork with theRegister of Wills, notices tofamily members, andpotentially handling the saleand title of assets.


PROBATE PROCESS


In addition to death taxes,an estate is responsiblefor income taxes as well.


TAX MATTERS


A skilled attorney canmaximize tax savings in anestate and make sure all theproper rules are followed.



Administering an estate is atime-consuming matter.Hiring an attorney easeseverything and helpsconclude an estate aspromptly as the law allows.


TIME


A good estate attorneycan help alleviate tensionamong family members andpromote understandingrather than acrimony.


FAMILY HARMONY


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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