Wichita Probate Lawyers Uphold and Implement Final Instructions

Skilled counsel to manage and disperse assets promptly and properly

When a loved one has passed away, the process of settling affairs can be burdensome, especially if you are inexperienced with probate or unfamiliar with the details of your loved one’s estate. Trying to settle an estate yourself can result in costly errors and delays. That’s why Peggs Wheeler, LC helps families administer estates from start to finish, with or without a will. Usually and under most circumstances, some things, such as life insurance and retirement benefits, will not be subject to probate, and we effect their transfer immediately. We will deal with all assets, collecting, managing and distributing them as the law requires. Regardless of whether settling your estate is complex, requires litigation or is merely routine, we do our utmost to follow testamentary directives and standards.

Understanding the concept of fiduciary duty in estate matters

An executor has a fiduciary duty to act honestly and in good faith when carrying out his or her responsibilities, among them:

Many estate plans include trusts, which require an executor to exercise the same duty in the course of:

When serving as counsel to executors and other estate fiduciaries, we guide them through probate or estate administration, helping them be assured of compliance with all their legal responsibilities.

Compassionate guidance through the probate process

Probate is the legal procedure by which one’s assets are collected and distributed as dictated by law and the terms of a person’s will and trusts. We can assist you with:

Peggs Wheeler probate lawyers take special care to complete the process with the professionalism and decorum that you expect and deserve.

Experienced attorneys to help avoid and resolve will disputes

Nobody wants the probate process to drag on, and proper estate planning can prevent many conflicts from ever happening. But disputes still sometimes arise among beneficiaries and sometimes other claimants. Challenges to a will usually arise when a would-be beneficiary suspects any of the following:

When challenges occur, the court must rule on the validity of the will. A judge could enforce the will or invalidate it in whole or in part. At Peggs Wheeler, LC, we recognize that the emotional pain from a loved one’s death is difficult enough. That’s why you deserve compassionate attorneys able to handle your legal needs with the utmost professionalism. However, we are committed to delivery of more than just our understanding and compassion. We are also committed to helping you toward a meaningful solution by providing:

Our attorneys are committed to respecting and advocating for our client’s objectives with the aim toward achieving favorable results.

Contact a Kansas probate law firm for a free initial consultation

Peggs Wheeler, LC is a Kansas law firm assisting individuals and families with probate, estate planning and will disputes. We also represent clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. Call 316-512-7853 or contact us online to schedule a meeting at our Wichita office.

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Peggs Wheeler LC is located in Wichita, KS and serves clients in and around Wichita, Mcconnell Afb, Andover, Derby, Greenwich, Kechi, Butler County and Sedgwick County.

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