Mobile, Alabama Probate & Estate Administration Attorneys  After the death of a loved one, you will have the additional challenge of going through probate or administering a trust. If you were designated a personal representative or you have a vested interest in the probate of an estate, it is important to understand your options under the law during the administration process. At Holberg and Holberg, P.C. we offer strategic advocacy and support to protect the best interests of our clients in probate. What is probate?The probate process begins after a person has passed away (the "decedent"). In general terms, there are two types of estates: estates with a will and estates without a will (intestate estates). Probate impacts each of these types of estates differently, but for now it is important to understand that probate is the process in which the court oversees the winding up of the decedent's estate, including identifying and marshalling assets and appropriately distributing those assets to heirs or beneficiaries under the will. If the decedent had a will, the court will admit the will and ensure that the decedent's wishes are followed. For more information about wills, trusts, and probate, please contact our firm by phone at 251-432-8863 or by e-mail. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling probate and estate administration, which includes:
- Helping to transfer assets to the right heirs or other people identified in a will
- Litigating and resolving disputes related to estate administration, i.e. will contests
- Drafting wills and trusts
- Handling or defending lawsuits to set aside deeds
- Negotiating with creditors to the estate
- Contesting claims brought by creditors
- Paying off tax debts
- Guardianships (over minors or incapacitated adults)
- Conservatorships (over property and finances)
- Involuntary commitment cases
- Condemnation cases
- Common law widowhood disputes
Trusted advocacy and guidance for personal representativesIf you have been given the responsibility of being a personal representative (a.k.a. "executor" or "administrator") of an estate or trust, it is important to know your rights and obligations. Many people do not realize that they could be held personally liable for certain mistakes made during the process. We take a comprehensive approach to handling these issues, such as ensuring that debts are paid and property is correctly distributed. Experienced probate attorneys with a record of resultsRalph Gans Holberg III is a former Temporary Probate Judge and has achieved AV certification marks — the highest mark available — for decades. Attorney Michael Ralph Holberg was twice past Chairman of the Probate Section of the Mobile County Bar Association and is also AV-rated under Martindale-Hubbell's peer review. Both preeminent lawyers in this firm have handled over 1,000 probate matters. Home and hospital visits are available by appointment. We are located in downtown Mobile on the 8th floor of the Commerce Building, on North Royal Street. For more information about probate, wills and trusts, call our experienced Mobile, Alabama lawyers at 251-432-8863 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation.
Holberg and Holberg, P.C.
118 North Royal Street, Suite 804
Mobile, AL 36602
Phone: 251-272-3782
Toll-free: 1-888-849-4011
Fax: 251-432-8864
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