Probate is the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person, specifically resolving all claims, and distributing the decedent's property under the valid will. Probate is a service that a Surrogate Court provides to confirm the validity of a deceased person's will. Once the court has probated the will, everyone can rely on its authenticity. Probate protects the instructions of the deceased, confirms the executor as the personal representative of the estate, protects the interests of family members who may have claims against the estate, and protects the executor against claims and law suits.

If you desire to prepare a will and/or trust, or need help probating an estate, contact Raslan & Pla, LLC to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced and knowledgeable probate attorneys.  Our probate attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide you with the legal representation you need.