Probate Law
Wichita, Kansas, Probate Attorney
Probate is a long and complex process that can lead to disputes between family members, creditors and other people that touched the deceased's life. If you have lost a loved one, you are already suffering enough and do not need the extra stress caused by the probate process. At the Kansas Law Office of J. Joseph Weber, P.A., we take the legal burden off of the shoulders of people facing probate.
Let Us Find the Right Solution for You
Contact the Law Office of J. Joseph Weber, P.A.
We will remain sensitive to the needs of your family as we guide you through the estate administration or probate process. Whether your loved one left a will, trust or no estate plan at all, we will make sure your rights are protected. When you want an attorney who understands your Christian values and has more than 25 years of experience in probate law, contact us.
Probate and Estate Administration
We guide individuals and families through the entire estate administration and probate process, including:
- Determining whether there is a will
- Probating the will within six months of the date of death
- Appointing an executor or administrator
- Valuating and collecting the estate property
- Evaluating and paying estate debts
- Determining who has the right to each piece of property and notifying the heirs
- Distributing the property to the rightful heirs
If you are facing a will or trust contest or any other probate litigation, we can help defend your interests in probate court.
Determination of Descent
You may also wait six months to bring a "Determination of Descent" proceeding if your family member did not have a will and left the real estate solely to his or her name. In this case, you do not have to notify creditors. The proceeding will determine who should receive what assets and in what shares. It takes approximately 30 days.
Small Estates: Probate May Not Be Necessary
For smaller estates, probate may not be necessary so long as the estate only consists of personal property and the estate is worth less than the demands against it. We can help you file the necessary paperwork (affidavit).
Corporate Estates
We help corporations and other businesses re-work their bylaws after partners or owners pass away without the proper estate planning documents. We can address corporate-owned property and succession interests.
Contact Us
We understand that you want to find solutions that fit your values without going through extensive litigation. Located in River Park Place in Wichita, our law office represents clients throughout south central Kansas. We are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we offer evening and weekend appointments. Contact us today to speak with a Kansas estate administration and probate lawyer.
