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Probate in Louisville is usually governed by the Kentucky Revised Statutes and any local court rules. The process requires the filing of some forms which would be necessary to carry out specific legal action.
The settling of a decedent’s estate requires that all the financial matters of the decedent be finalized. All assets are gathered up, debts are collated and settled, and whatever is left is distributed among the heirs of the decedent.
When dealing with the loss of your loved one, you probably don’t know how to settle the decedent’s estate or you just don’t want to take on that challenge. This is absolutely understandable, … and why our clients come to us to access the services of a Louisville probate lawyer.
Your Louisville probate lawyers at Triplett & Carothers will walk you through the required steps and also tell you how to go about the process. While it can be complicated, having a lawyer work hand-in-hand with you helps make things simpler and eliminates the possibility of making a wrong move.
What is Probate?
Probate is a court-supervised process through which the estate of a deceased person is disposed of in compliance with the wishes of the deceased as stated in the will left behind.
The process is usually overseen by a representative named in the will or appointed by the court. This representative is often called a fiduciary or executor. A representative is appointed by the court if:
- The decedent died without a will (known as having died intestate)
- The representative named in the will is not available
What is the Probate Process?
The first step in the probate process is information gathering. The required information includes:
- Whether a will was left behind
- Whether the will was a ‘self-proved will’ or not (a self-proved will is one which was signed by the decedents along with two witnesses by a notary public and it includes some specific language required by Louisville, Kentucky Law)
- All the assets that make up the estate
- All the debts accrued by the estate
- Who the estate beneficiaries are
- Any other issues that may affect the estate
Meet Our Attorneys
For over 27 years, our attorneys have proudly served communities throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
Rosalyn A. Carothers
Attorney
Scott Triplett
Attorney
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“Roz and her team were a pleasure to work with. They did a great job explaining legal jargon in a way I could understand. I felt that they worked efficiently all the while taking the time necessary to answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone looking for quality service at an excellent value.”
Leslie
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“For the past 17 years, Roz has handled the estate planning for our extended family. Her expertise, thoughtfulness and guidance has been most appreciated. I recommend her to all my friends and other family members.”
Sharon
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“Estate planning with Triplett & Carothers was a great experience. I looked at using some of the online legal services, but after speaking with Ms. Carothers about my situation, I realized a professional attorney was the right route to go versus standardized online legal forms. Ms. Carothers was very flexible and professional...”
Scott
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“Thank you, Rosalyn, for making this a simple and efficient experience. You were extremely thorough, and answered every question and scenario we presented to you. We will highly recommend you to friends and family.”
Lu W.
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