• Collect, inventory and appraise all assets that are subject to probate
• Pay taxes
• Pay creditors
• Pay funeral expenses
• Pay the costs of administration, such as for lawyers or appraisers
• Formally transfer the estate property according to the will
• If there is no will, transfer the estate property according to state laws

Alternatives to probate

There are a number of ways you can avoid probate, so that your money and property passes directly to your heirs.  A Raleigh, NC estate and trust administration attorney at Haas & Associates, P.A. can advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of these methods, including—

• Payable on death (POD) accounts
• Transfer on death (TOD) accounts
• Joint ownership of property with right of survivorship
• Joint accounts with right of survivorship
• Lifetime gifts
• Revocable living trusts

These alternatives obviously require advance planning, but may not be necessary for every estate plan.   Work with us now to minimize the hardship to your family at the time of your death.

The attorneys of Haas & Associates, P.A. understand that whatever the size of your estate and trusts, the way they are set up and how they are administered can make a huge difference to the surviving family.  We help North Carolina families maximize the assets that their families and loved ones retain after they are gone.  Having this knowledgeable and skillful representation is especially important when minor children are left behind.

Because every family is different

The attorneys of Haas & Associates, P.A. understand that each family has its own unique needs and goals that should be honored and furthered by the legal professionals who support them.  That is why commitment to our clients' needs is our number one priority.  Call us at 1-919-827-0916, or contact Haas & Associates, P.A. online to set up a consultation with one of our attorneys.