What does a probate attorney do?
The duties of a probate attorney can be very valuable is the successful administration of a probate estate. Probate attorneys and estate lawyers must understand that the probate process is generally overseen by Probate can take anywhere from a few months to several years to be completed, depending on state laws and varying circumstances if there is a will, or by a court, and a court appointed personal representative, if there is no will. Many states require that a probate attorney be involved in the process of estate settlement. A will is probated in the county and state in which the testator (person who wrote the will) died. A good probate attorney can make sure everything is handled properly.