Rock Island Probate Attorneys at O'Flaherty Law

Rock Island Probate Attorneys | Probate Litigation Lawyers, Rock Island

Probate matters in Rock Island can be difficult and often involve many different elements. Our experienced Rock Island probate attorneys will ensure your matter is handled quickly, efficiently and affordably. Our probate attorneys are familiar with all types of probate matters including probate litigation. Ensure you have a team on your side that will give your matter the attention it deserves.

Top 3 Qualities to Look for in Your Attorney

Your attorney should not speak in legalese.

Finding an attorney that is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-Earth and someone that you connect with.

Your attorney should be accessible.

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

Your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes.

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to 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.

‍Regardless of the nature your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

Rock Island Probate Attorneys

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Please contact our friendly Rock Island 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 probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty explains when a probate matter is required in Rock Island.

When Does an Estate Enter Probate in Rock Island?

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

Probate matters administer a deceased individual’s (“decedent”) estate and a common misunderstanding is that it is only required when the decedent has a will at the time of their death.

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

The Rock Island Probate Process

In this article, our Rock Island probate attorneys discuss probate in Rock Island courts. Probate matters ensure proper payments are made to heirs and creditors after someone passes away and if probate matter is required, an attorney must administer the estate according to state law.. If there was a will left in place the probate process is slightly different than a probate matter without one.

When opening a probate estate, the executor's attorney 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, Chicago probate attorney Kevin O'Flaherty discuss the methods that can be used to avoid probate in Chicago

Avoiding Probate in Rock Island

In this article, our Rock Island probate lawyers discuss how revocable living trusts are a potential legal resource for estate plans in Rock Island to avoid probate. Probate is bad because:

Your loved ones cannot access to your assets until the probate case is completed;
An estate will be significantly reduced by attorney fees and court costs.
The administration of your estate will be significantly more difficult for your executor.

Probate in Rock Island can be avoided by utilizing a revocable living trust and transferring your real estate and savings accounts into it during your lifetime. It 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 Probate Attorneys | Probate Litigation Lawyers, Rock Island

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 with you about costs and outcomes.

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