Understanding the Will and Probate Process, with the Help of an Estate Lawyer in Hamilton

What does it mean to ‘probate a will’? What are the best steps for preparing your will? When is it appropriate to work with a will lawyer in Hamilton to create your will? These are all questions that we frequently hear at Atticus Legal. Because most of us won’t have to deal with wills more than a handful of times in life, getting a proper handle on how the whole probate process works can be difficult.

Luckily, if you are looking for help with wills in Hamilton, Atticus Legal is here to help. We carry out matters of estate planning and the preparation of wills and trusts on a regular basis. We can answer your questions about the will preparation and probate process, assist you in preparing a will or help you to probate a will in Hamilton. No matter where you are in the probate process—and on which side—our will lawyers in Hamilton can help.

What Does It Mean to Probate a Will?

One of the most common terms in probate law is the process where someone ‘probates a will.’ When a person passes away, his or her estate goes through the probate process. To probate will documents in Hamilton, then, essentially means to examine those documents and verify their authenticity and validity. A will has no legal power or effect until after the probate process is complete. As such, the person who possesses the will must produce it and arrange probate for the will to take effect and for the estate in question to be divided and distributed as directed in the will.

At Atticus Legal, our attorneys can help with all matters of wills and probate in Hamilton. If you are interested in creating a will to plan for the distribution of your belongings, we can assist you in creating a clear, straightforward and legally valid will. If you are in possession of a will from a recently deceased loved one, we can arrange probate for the will in Hamilton, so that it may be deemed valid in the eyes of the court.

When to Call a Will Lawyer in Hamilton

Probating a will and proving its validity is key if you are an heir to the estate of a dearly departed loved one. However, if you wish to plan for and provide for your own family’s future, then you might also consider creating a will of your own.

There are numerous reasons to create a will, from ensuring that your spouse or children will inherit your personal assets if you should pass away to protecting your stake in a business. There is no age at which having a will becomes necessary, but if you are accumulating assets and have loved ones that you would prefer to leave them to, then making a will is a good precaution to take. At Atticus Legal, our wills and probate experts in Hamilton can help you create a will that imparts your wishes with directness and clarity. We can also work with you to revise your will in the future—if you get married or divorced, have children or grandchildren and more.

Do you have any questions about the wills and probate process? Contact Atticus Legal on 07 839 4558 today.