Probate Attorney in Kenosha WI

Probate and Estate Administration in Kenosha, WI

Losing a loved one is hard enough without the added stress of probate and estate administration. Probate administration involves managing and settling the estate, often requiring the appointment of a personal representative to handle tasks such as inventorying assets, paying taxes and debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. Our Kenosha probate attorneys are here to help you through it all with compassion and ease.

What is Probate

Probate is the legal process of distributing the estate of a deceased person to heirs and beneficiaries and paying off debts to creditors. It can be complicated and time-consuming but doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our services in Kenosha include:

• Determining if informal or formal estate administration is required.
• Identifying, collecting, and managing the deceased’s assets.
• Protecting the rights of spouses and beneficiaries under Wisconsin law.
• Selling assets and real estate as needed.
• Paying debts, claims, taxes, and other probate expenses.
• Distributing assets according to the will, trust, or Wisconsin law if there is no will or trust.
• Assisting with probate estate and trust administration matters.

Estate Planning Made Easy

While probate focuses on the administration of an estate after death, creating proper estate plans can make the process much simpler. Our estate planning in Kenosha includes:

• Preparation and Drafting of Estate Planning Documents: Creating well-documented wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical directives, and guardianships to protect your assets and ensure they are distributed according to your wishes.

Elder law is also an important aspect of estate planning, providing comprehensive legal services to address end-of-life care, asset ownership, and other related matters.

Anecdote: The Johnson Estate

Consider the Johnson family whose patriarch passed away without a will. The family was in disarray, facing potential disputes and uncertainty about asset distribution. Our Kenosha probate lawyers stepped in to help the family through the probate process, opting for formal estate administration due to the complexity. Our law office specializes in managing complex probate cases, ensuring that all legal matters are handled efficiently. We managed the assets with precision and communicated clearly to ensure the estate was settled fairly, according to the family’s wishes, and avoiding conflict between family members.

If you are also in need of compassionate legal assistance, contact our law firm today for a consultation and to get in contact with one of our probate lawyers with extensive experience in protecting your family’s interests.

How To Reach Our Kenosha Location:

From Racine, WI:

• Start on WI-32 S/State St heading south toward Kenosha.
• Merge onto WI-31 S via the ramp to Kenosha.
• Continue on WI-31 S until reaching 60th St/Kenosha County K in Kenosha.
• Turn right onto 60th St/Kenosha County K.
• Turn left onto 39th Ave. The destination will be on your right.

From Pleasant Prairie, WI:

• Head north on I-94 W toward Milwaukee.
• Take exit 344 for WI-50 toward Kenosha/Lake Geneva.
• Turn left onto WI-50 W/75th St toward Kenosha.
• Turn right onto 39th Ave. The destination will be on your left.

From Waukegan, IL:

• Start on Sheridan Rd/IL-137 N heading north toward Kenosha, WI.
• Continue to follow Sheridan Rd as it becomes WI-32 N once you cross the state line into Wisconsin.
• Turn left onto 75th St/WI-50 W.
• Turn right onto 39th Ave. The destination will be on your left.

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