At Christenson & Fiederlein, PC our firm has experience in filing and handling all aspects of probate administration.   A Probate of person's estate is necessary when a person dies if they own assets at the time of death which are not owned jointly with another, are not directed by beneficiary designation, or are not held in a trust.  The process begins by the filing of a Petition in probate court for the appointment of a personal representative.   This is an interested person in the estate (heir at law, devisee of a will, or named personal representative/executor). 

We will assist you in filing the appropriate probate court forms with the Court, obtaining an EIN number for the estate, filing final state and federal tax returns, notifying creditors via publication and direct mail, filing an inventory, managing the accounting of the estate and its liquidation of its assets, and eventual distribution to heirs with the goal of protecting your potential liability.  

At Christenson & Fiederlein, PC we has have represented numerous clients in contesting Wills and Trusts based on theories of undue influence, incapacity and other legal theories.  We can represent heirs/devisees to ensure that the personal representative is complying with his/her fiduciary duties to serve in the best interest of the estate and its heirs.