Rock Island County Probate Attorneys at O'Flaherty Law

Rock Island County Probate Attorneys | Probate Litigation Lawyers, Rock Island County

Probate matters can often be difficult and involve many elements. Our Rock Island County probate attorneys will ensure your matter is handled quickly, efficiently and affordably and we're familiar with all types of probate matters including probate litigation, will contests, trust contests, estate administration and all other areas of Rock Island County probate law.

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney who doesn't use complex legal jargon and is a “real person” can be difficult. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and they should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.

Your attorney should be accessible.

You deserve a responsive legal team that communicates regularly and promptly returns your calls. Although legal matters can take time, you should feel confident in the progress of your case.

Your attorney should be realistic about costs and outcomes.

You want a favorable outcome as efficiently as possible. It is essential that your attorney set realistic expectations about the costs you should expect, concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

We Are Cost-Effective! We are proud to offer superior representation, communication and customer service. Let us be your trusted advocates to guide you through your estate planning needs.We Know Our Stuff! Our Rock Island County probate lawyer’s dedication and hard work have earned a reputation for excellent service.

We are the recipients of the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2016.
Kevin O’Flaherty was honored in 2015 by being named one ofSuburban Life Magazine's Best Under 40.
We are honored to have received glowing testimonials from many of our satisfied clients.
We have achieved an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and have never had a BBB Complaint.

We Are Comprehensive! Probate cases can often require experience from other areas of including as business, real estate and family law. Our Rock Island County probate & estate administration attorneys have experience in nearly every area of law and will work together to ensure all areas of your case are given the attention they need. No matter what your situation, you will have dedicated and attentive representation for your matter.

Rock Island County Probate Attorneys

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Please contact our friendly Rock Island County Probate Attorneys at our nearest location to schedule a consultation.

O'Flaherty Law of Davenport

201 W. 2nd St., Ste. 400A

Davenport, IA 52801

(563) 503-6910

davenport@oflaherty-law.com

Meet the Owner

I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!

- Attorney Kevin O'Flaherty, Owner

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains when a probate matter is required in Rock Island County.

When Does an Estate Enter Probate in Rock Island County?

In this article, our Rock Island County probate attorneys explain when a probate matter must be entered to administer the estate of a decedent and how probate matters can be avoided.

Rock Island County Probate matters are a type of legal matter that administer a deceased individual’s estate. A common misunderstanding about probate is that it is only required when the decedent has a will at the time of their death. Though, whether or not a probate matter is required depends on the type(s) of assets the decedent left behind.

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discusses the probate process in Rock Island County.

The Rock Island County Probate Process

In this artticle, our ROck Island County probate attorneys discuss the probate probate process in Rock Island County. Probate matters in Rock Island County are court cases that probate courts ensure proper payments are made to heirs and creditors after someone passes away. If a probate matter is required, an attorney must take the proper steps to administer the estate. If there was a will left in place the probate process is slightly different than a probate matter without one.

When opening a probate matter in Rock Island County, executors must file several documents to the probate court:

Petition to Admit Will to Probate and for Letters of Office
Affidavit of Heirship
Affidavit as to Copy of Will
Oath of Office
Surety Bond or Non-Surety Bond
Notice to Heirs and Legatees
Publication Notice

In this video, Rock Island County probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discuss the methods that can be used to avoid probate in Rock Island County.

Avoiding Probate in Rock Island County

In this article, our Rock Island County probate lawyers discuss estate planning methods that can be used to eliminate or reduce the risk of an estate entering probate after the executors passing. Probate is bad for three reasons:

Your loved ones cannot access to your assets for nearly a year until the probate case is completed;
An estate will be significantly reduced by attorney fees and court costs. Your estate will typically spend 5% to 10% of the value of the estate on attorney fees alone; and
The administration of your estate will be significantly more difficult for your executor. He or she will spend a lot of time dealing with an attorney, preparing reports, and gathering information.

Probate can be avoided by utilizing a revocable living trust and transferring your real estate and savings accounts into it during your lifetime.

A Rock Island County revocable living trust can own property and provides the creator complete control over the property owned by the trust during his or her lifetime, and specifies how the trust assets will be disbursed after the creator’s death.

Rock Island County Probate Attorneys | Probate Litigation Lawyers, Rock Island County

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Your attorney should be accessible.

Your attorney should be realistic about costs and outcomes.

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