Chattanooga Probate Law Firm

Probate lawyer serving Nashville & Chattanooga, TN

In Chattanooga, as well as throughout Tennessee, there is a formal process called probate that is used to distribute estates.  There are three steps when probating a will:

• The filing and validation of a will
• Addressing the payment of debts and taxes of the deceased
• The division of the assets of the deceased based on the terms of a will or in the absence of a will

The probate process can be overwhelming.  The law offices of Mitchell A. Byrd help executors and beneficiaries navigate through Tennessee probate process. 

Probating a will in the Chattanooga area

If the deceased had a legal will, his or her estate goes through probate before the estate's assets are distributed in accordance with the terms of the will. If the deceased did not have a will, he or she died intestate.  The estate still must go through probate, but the estate's assets are distributed according to Tennessee law.  The laws on intestacy are complex, and dying without a will can make the probate process much longer.

The process of probate involves the filing of a formal petition that meets all the requirements of Tennessee probate law.  The Chattanooga probate law firm of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC helps executors and beneficiaries meet the filing requirements and deadlines involved in probating a will.

Proper estate planning can make the probate process move more smoothly for executors and beneficiaries.  For instance, an estate can avoid the probate process if the deceased had placed all of his or her assets are placed in a valid revocable living trust. Mitchell Byrd formulates estate plans that make the probate process easier and that find ways to avoid probate altogether.

Speak to a skilled Chattanooga probate attorney today

If you need advice probate or other estate planning issues, the experienced probate attorney at the law offices of Mitchell A. Byrd, PLLC is ready to assist you and help resolve your legal problems.  Contact us at 888-265-4865, or fill out the quick contact form to schedule a free consultation.