Frequently Asked Questions

What do you I need to bring to a consultation for a Will?
You will need to bring the full legal names of any children or others that will be listed in the Will. You may want to create a list of assets such as land, mineral interest, and personal property to reference during the meeting. If you are going to complete power of attorney documents then you will also need to bring the full legal names, addresses, and phone numbers of the people you want to name as your power of attorney.

What do you I need to bring to a consultation for a deed?
You will need to provide the full legal names, addresses, and marital status of the party transferring the property and the one receiving the property. Also, a legal description of the property will be needed. Legal descriptions can be found on the deed or other title document where the party transferring the property received the property originally.

Do I have to probate a Will?
In most cases, yes, you must probate a Will. Each case is evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine what type of probate must be completed to transfer the property of the Estate according to the final wishes of the deceased party. A Will must be probated within four (4) years of the date of death. If probate is not completed in that time frame the Will may be invalid which can complicate the process resulting in higher legal fees and more time to complete the probate process.

Where should a keep my Will?
Original Wills should be kept in a safe place this is weather-proof and fire-proof. Make sure the person that is designated to probate the Will knows where to find the Will and has access to that location. Some people prefer to keep their Wills in a safety deposit box. If you plan on using a safety deposit box make sure the person designated to probate the Will has access to that safety deposit box within the bank.