Probate & Estate Administration

The Details, Delays and Costs of Probate

Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC — Statesville, North Carolina

Here's a true statement: Compared to other parts of the country, probate in North Carolina is not generally an overly complex, costly or time-consuming process.

The problem with that statement is that not every estate is the same. There are different assets, different tax considerations, different family dynamics and more. Because of all these things, a wholly truthful statement might say something to the effect that although North Carolina's probate laws are better than some, there are still good reasons to avoid probate.

Our firm administers estates and trusts and provides help to people who have concerns involving the probate process. If you need legal assistance with these types of issues — we encourage schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers by calling our firm directly or by contacting us online.

At Crosswhite, Crosswhite, Ashley, Johnson & Allen, PLLC, our attorneys help people in the Statesville area and throughout the surrounding portions of North Carolina to avoid probate whenever possible, or to navigate their way through that process in a timely and cost-effective way.

What if probate can't be avoided?

As we noted above, the good news is that probate really isn’t all that bad in our state. In fact, most estates can be handled by our attorneys in as little as three months and actual probate court proceedings are only rarely required. Mostly, it's about details. In addition, if the estate is not large and a spouse is the person receiving it — the process can be over with quickly through a process known as summary administration.

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For answers to other questions you may have about the probate or estate administration services our lawyers provide — call or contact us online to schedule a consultation today.