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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