The Process

Estate Planning Process

Typical Timeline: 1-3 months
1

Initial Consultation

Optional

Optional one-on-one meeting to discuss your goals and answer any preliminary questions.

2

Intake Questionnaire

Complete a comprehensive questionnaire about your assets, family structure, and estate planning goals.

3

Planning Session

Meet with your attorney to discuss how to structure your plan, answer questions, and design your custom estate plan.

4

Drafting

Usually takes 2 weeks

Our attorneys draft your estate planning documents based on your unique needs and preferences.

5

Review

Review your documents on your own or in collaboration with your attorney to ensure everything meets your expectations.

6

Notarization

Sign and notarize your documents either online or via mobile notarization where a notary comes to your location.

7

Trust Funding

Transfer assets into your trust to ensure your plan works as intended when the time comes.

8

Completion

Receive your physical estate planning portfolio by mail and digital copies via email.

Probate Administration Process

Typical Timeline: 14 months
1

Initial Consultation

Optional

Optional meeting to discuss the probate process, answer questions, and review the estate situation.

2

Intake Questionnaire

Complete a questionnaire with details about the deceased, their assets, debts, and beneficiaries.

3

Petition Filing

Court date usually 6-8 weeks from filing

We draft and file the initial petition with the probate court. The court automatically assigns an initial court date.

4

Initial Court Date (Opening)

The case is officially opened with the court system and the representative of the estate receives Letters of Office.

5

Creditor Notification Period

6-month creditor period

We publish notice in a local newspaper. Creditors have 6 months to file claims. During this time, the representative can open estate bank accounts, list real estate, and marshal assets.

6

Administration

We prepare a final accounting detailing all assets, expenses, and debts within the estate. Heirs and legatees begin receiving their shares.

7

Closing Hearing

Final court appearance where the estate is officially closed and the representative is discharged from their duties.

Deed Transfer Process

Typical Timeline: 1-2 weeks
1

Initial Consultation

Brief consultation to understand your deed transfer needs and property details.

2

Short Intake Questionnaire

Complete a brief questionnaire with property information and transfer details.

3

Drafting

We draft your deed based on the information provided and send it to you for review.

4

Online Notarization

Conveniently sign and notarize your deed online from anywhere.

5

Recording

We send your deed to the county recorder to officially record the transfer.

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We make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free. Schedule your consultation today to begin protecting your legacy or administering an estate.