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Estate Administration
Estate Administration (also called probate) is the legal process of settling your estate after you pass away. It involves validating your will, transferring your real estate and personal property, and paying claims against your estate according to your wishes or state law.
- Validating the Decedent’s Last Will and Testament (also called a Will);
- Appointing someone to manage the probate process.
- Securing, inventorying, and appraising any estate assets.
- Accounting for any monies coming into and being paid from the estate.
- Transferring the real estate and personal property of the Decedent to the estate beneficiaries.
- Paying claims against the estate.
- Filing any required tax returns and paying any taxes.
During the probate process, the Court first appoints a person to manage and administer the Decedent’s estate. In South Carolina, this person is known as a Personal Representative. The Personal Representative is also sometimes called an Executor or Executrix. This person is responsible for making sure that the estate is properly administered according to the Decedent's Will and the applicable laws.
The probate process can take up to a year or more, depending on the specific needs of the Decedent’s estate. The size, type of assets, any pending litigation involving the estate, tax issues, and other matters determine the time frame it takes to complete an estate.
The probate process can be confusing and overwhelming. Do not hesitate to consult with and seek the advice of an attorney to help you through this process if your loved one has passed away.
Cassie is dedicated to providing assistance with navigating the sometimes complicated probate process so that families can focus on healing after the death of a loved one.
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North Charleston, SC 29406
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