Kansas Probate Lawyers

What probate lawyers do in Kansas

Probate lawyers guide executors, administrators and heirs through the court process of settling an estate: validating the will, inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing what remains. When there is no will, they help establish who inherits under state law.

Probate attorneys also handle disputes, such as will contests, claims that a trustee or executor mismanaged the estate, and disagreements among heirs.

Common probate matters

• Estate administration
• Will contests
• Trust administration
• Intestate estates
• Executor and trustee disputes
• Small-estate procedures

When to contact a probate lawyer

• You were named executor or need to be appointed administrator
• The estate includes real estate, a business or out-of-state property
• Family members disagree about the will or how assets are handled

How probate lawyers charge

Probate fees may be hourly, flat or — in some states — set by statute as a percentage of the estate. Fees are usually paid from estate funds.

Questions to ask before you hire

• Does this estate need to go through formal probate?
• What are my duties and potential liabilities as executor?
• How are your fees calculated and paid from the estate?

Read our full guide to probate law