The Importance Of Probate Administration

By Elizabeth Walker


The legal process in which the will of deceased is executed in the correct manner is termed as probate. Acquiring of probate is the thing to commence with before one can administer the estate of the deceased legally. Probate administration is a delicate process and it requires the court procedures be followed in correct manner.

When one dies leaving a will, appointing the executor, then he or she should be responsible for the appropriate distribution of resources to the descendants. However if there is no will left behind, then the administrator is normally appointed and he or she is legally allowed to oversee the distribution of resources to those concerned. In the process of estate administration in city of Dedham, MA may take a period of about six to many years therefore a lot of patience is needed especially by those affected.

Some of roles played by the administrator includes; checking the personal documents of deceased to find out the creditors. The debts left behind unpaid are also checked by simply having an accurate investigation of cashbooks and cash registers of deceased. Good and clear records need to be put in place on the findings.

If one is found to possess credit cards there is need to contact the issuer so as to know the way forward. If there are any procedures that need to get completed then should be done with all the legality they deserve. There is need of contacting all the individuals who helped in provision of medical services and other forms of treatments.

One has the role to make sure the will is probated as per the intention of the dead. He or she is normally granted the privilege to execute the intentions of dead by the court. It is very essential that, before one takes the duty to execute the will he or she must understand it completely and where assistance is needed then one should seek assistance from the required sources.

He should ensure that all the outstanding and valid debts are paid. Where there is doubt the court should be ready to provide the execution. Other expenses like those of lawyers, accountants also need to be paid. He has a role of managing the estate. He looks for the assets and collects them. One also have the powers to liquidate or sell the assets or run the business if that is the only option.

He has the responsibility of taking the care of tax matters and pays them where necessary. The death tax must be met by him or her too. If the distribution of assets to the descendants is required then he or she has to take part and do it in correct manner. The following people can become an administrator; the child, the grandchild, the spouse or civil partner, the parent, brother or any other relative of deceased.

Once one has been named as the executor, he or she may decide to either; renounce the position by rejecting with a clear reason, accepting (where one becomes responsible of assets and properties left behind) or you may intend to make the power reserved (where one accepts to take responsibility in future).




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