Probate

Probate is the legal process for settling an estate after someone dies.

Father and child on couch during probate
Probate can be challenging, frustrating and time consuming. Chapin is a legal partner you can rely on.

In probate, the court appoints a personal representative.

The personal representative is responsible for:

  • Collection, inventory, and appraisal of assets of the person who has died
  • Protection of the estate’s assets
  • Payment of the debts of the person who has died
  • Distribution of the remaining assets to the proper parties as provided by law

Probate facts

  • Having a simple will may not prevent your estate from going through probate.
  • It can take many months, sometimes more than a year.
  • It involves a lot of detailed paperwork.
  • Chapin can guide you through this process.

“When my wife died unexpectedly, I was shocked and grief-stricken. It was hard for me to do my job and suddenly I had a second job as her personal representative. I couldn’t have gotten through it without Chapin’s support.”

— John, Plymouth

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