Probate
The word “probate” comes from the latin probare, which means “to prove,” and it refers to the public process by which a court of law proves a will to be valid.
The law requires that wills be entered into the public record and notices to the public generally and creditors specifically must be published in the newspaper. Navigating the legal requirements for hearings and notices can be overwhelming. Hughes Law would be honored to assist you in the probate process to see that your loved one’s estate is properly handled.
Many choose to form their estate plans around trusts rather than wills to avoid the time, cost, and public nature of the probate process.