Experienced Attorney Representation or Counsel in Indiana Probate Probate is the legal pfrocess of documenting the assets of an estate after a person has died, paying any outstanding debt, and distributing remaining assets to the person's heirs. It is not a difficult process, but Indiana does have some very strict requirements and, if probate is handled improperly, the executor can be held legally responsible and financially liable.
Unfortunately, the task of probating an estate often falls to a family member, and it must begin shortly after the loss of the loved one—a difficult time to be making decisions and handling important financial affairs. For these reasons, most people choose to work with a probate attorney when they need to probate an estate in Indiana. At the Highland law office of probate attorney Barbara Shaver, we provide legal guidance to people responsible for probating an estate in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana. We work with executors in Indiana and those living in other states who must probate an estate locally. Contact our office to schedule a consultation to learn more about our Indiana probate practice. Peace of Mind that Probate Has Been Handled CorrectlyThe greatest value of working with a probate lawyer is that it can make a complex process more understandable and easier to accomplish. It is likely you have not handled probate before. In more than 20 years of legal practice, attorney Barbara Shaver has probated hundreds of Indiana estates. Our legal term can relieve the worry that a detail will be overlooked or a deadline missed. Attorney Shaver tailors her assistance to meet the needs of each client. She can provide hands-on service and court representation or simply advise you on what to do next. Our office works with accountants to ensure required tax returns, including Indiana inheritance tax returns, are prepared correctly. Whatever your needs, our goal is always to help you get through the probate process in a timely manner while still meeting all legal requirements. Indiana Probate Help for Out-of-State ClientsIn most instances, out-of-state probate clients will not need to travel to Indiana to oversee the probate process. With a power of attorney, we can handle everything from documenting assets to real estate closings by phone, e-mail, and U.S. mail. Expect a quick response time and convenient service. Probate Litigation, Non-Probate, and Trust Administration ServicesFor estates involving trusts, where there is little or no need for probate, we can assist with trust administration and non-probate transfers of property. We also take probate disputes to court. Contact our law office to schedule a consultation. Barbara M. Shaver
Attorney at Law9013 Indianapolis Boulevard
Highland, IN 46322-2522
Telephone: (219) 838-9200 ● Fax: (219) 972-7110
Map and Driving Directions ● E-Mail UsHighland, Indiana estate planning, elder law, and probate lawyer Barbara Shaver provides a wide range of legal services for the typical Indiana family, including estate planning and probate services, family law, real estate, and drunk-driving defense. Our office serves clients in Lake County and Porter County, Indiana, in communities such as Highland, Munster, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Lowell, Valparaiso, Porter, Chesterton, Merrillville, and Crown Point.
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