Probate
The estate plan and probate lawyer whose personal attention and cost-effective solutions bring peace of mind to you and your family is Russell Aldrich, founder of the boutique Aldrich Law Firm, PLLC, in San Antonio, Texas.
Russell Aldrich‘s years of experience, extensive legal knowledge, familiarity with probate courts and track record of success can benefit you when an estate must be planned — or administered, with or without the presence of a will — or a guardianship should be established.
The goal of the probate legal process is to transfer a decedent’s assets and conclude his or her financial and legal affairs. The cost, length and complexity of these procedures vary widely. Your free initial consultation with Russell Aldrich should determine which of these procedures are needed, given your specific situation.
Attorney Russell Aldrich — Personal Attention, Cost-Effective Probate Solutions
Our skilled lawyer arms you with the facts you need about probate and estate administration factors such as:
- Dependent administration
- Independent administration
- Muniment of title
- Affidavit of heirship
- Small estate affidavit
In some cases it may be possible to avoid potentially costly, lengthy probate proceedings altogether. The best way to avoid probate is through the use of appropriate estate planning. Two other alternatives that may be appropriate in some instances are the affidavit of heirship or small estate affidavit.
If at any time before or during the administration process, someone decides to file a will contest, the complexity of the situation increases significantly and probate litigation may be needed to resolve the dispute.
Do you need forward-looking legal advice on an asset distribution or a will contest that threatens to divide your family? Contact Aldrich Law Firm, PLLC, by calling (210) 418-1150 or sending an email message. Your initial consultation is free of charge.
