Probate

Hillsboro, Oregon, Probate Lawyers

After the death of a loved one, it can be overwhelming enough to deal with the residual personal issues. However, there can also be a range of legal issues that must be addressed in order to see that the estate of the deceased individual is distributed properly to the individual beneficiaries of the estate.

Probating an estate does not have to be difficult. With the assistance of an experienced attorney at McNeil & Goldstein, probate may be more efficiently handled. We strive to help our clients understand the probate process and provide effective probate and estate administration services. Our firm has been practicing in the area of estate planning and probate for over 15 years and has handled numerous probate matters. This experience allows us to provide qualified and trustworthy guidance to our clients in Hillsboro and throughout the surrounding areas.

Many clients do not know anything about the probate process. Probate is the process through which the estate of a deceased individual is distributed. This can happen in two ways:

Intestate
The term intestate refers to the death of a person who passes without having a will. If a person dies without a will, his or her estate will be distributed according to Oregon intestate statutes.

Testate
Opposite of intestate, testate means that an individual died while having a legally valid will. His or her property will be distributed according to the terms of the will.

An estate can be made up of many different things such as property, real estate titles, personal possessions, and monetary assets. We are committed to standing by you throughout the entire process, handling related issues such as will contests and explaining any laws that may apply to your case.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment. During this time, you can speak with an attorney at our office about your specific concerns.