Lawyer in Scottsboro, Alabama: Probate Administration
Helping You Settle the Estate of a Loved One
If you have been named executor or administrator of the estate of a loved one, or if you need to apply to the probate court to establish a conservatorship or guardianship, you want an attorney you can trust. The probate process can be complex and confusing. You want a lawyer who knows the law and who will give your case the full attention necessary to accomplish your goals.
At the office of attorney Melanie B. Bradford, I take a highly personal approach when representing clients throughout northeast Alabama. I know that unresolved legal issues can lead to a high level of stress and anxiety. I work hard to be there when you need to talk with me, answering your questions and helping you understand your options. I give my best efforts to resolve existing issues and help you avoid legal challenges in the future.
Contact my office online or call me at 256-293-4092 to schedule a confidential consultation.
My Probate and Estate Administration Practice
I handle all matters related to the settlement of an estate in the probate courts, working with executors, administrators, personal representatives and heirs. I will file all the documentation required to complete the probate process and will represent you in all hearings or proceedings during the process. Specifically, I will help you:
- Complete an accounting/inventory of the assets of the estate
- Obtain valuations of property, when necessary
- Ensure the payment of all final debts and taxes of the estate
- Oversee the orderly distribution of estate property in accordance with the terms of the will
I will take responsibility for anything that needs to be done to complete the process, from picking up personal effects at the hospital after the death of loved one, to notifying creditors, to auctioning off or selling property to facilitate the settlement of the estate. I can handle estates that have significant debt, where there is little to no property left for the heirs.
I will also help you resolve any disputes that arise during the probate process, including will contests, concerns about waste or mismanagement of the estate, or allegations of breach of fiduciary duty by an administrator or executor.
If you have a loved one who lacks the capacity to manage his or her legal or financial affairs, I can also help you petition the probate court to have a conservatorship or guardianship established. These processes confer legal authority to you or a third party, with a fiduciary obligation to act in the best interests of the property owner.
Contact the Law Office of Melanie B. Bradford, LLC
To set up a private consultation, contact my office online or call me at 256-293-4092. Office hours are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday, evening and weekend consultations are available upon request.
