Indianapolis Probate Attorney
Probate is the process of establishing the validity of a will and appointing a personal representative. Depending on the value of the assets involved, a probate hearing may be required to appoint the personal representative. At Hall Koehler PC in Indianapolis, Indiana, our probate lawyers will employ more than 30 years of combined experience to guide families through the probate process effectively and efficiently.
Richard Hall and Pam Koehler have made a career out of planning estates and assisting in estate and trust administration. Each possesses extensive knowledge of inheritance rules and complex tax laws, making Hall Koehler PC the logical choice for clients facing probate proceedings.
The probate court will be interested in any assets and debts incurred by the decedent. Tax documents, credit card balances, mortgages—any and all records pertaining to the estate need to be reviewed and taken into account. At Hall Koehler, PC, clients are counseled on gathering assets and preparing an inventory.
Skilled Indianapolis Probate Attorneys
We advise estate administrators, personal representatives, trustees and beneficiaries on transferring titles and deeds to gain control of legal ownership of property. We will thoroughly prepare you for the probate proceedings in an effort to expedite the process.
Avoiding Probate
How can probate be avoided? Through comprehensive and careful planning. We will thoroughly evaluate your situation and advise on ways to create an estate plan that can reduce the portion of the estate that requires probating. Our lawyers will advise you on options such as:
- Creating a living trust
- Entering into a joint tenancy
- Making use of beneficiary designations
- Lifetime gift arrangements
- Multiple party accounts
- Joint accounts
- Pay-on-death and transfer-on-death accounts
Would you like to learn more about avoiding probate? Contact Hall Koehler in Indianapolis, Indiana today.
No Will
If the decedent passed without a will, probate is almost always necessary and can be quite complicated. Without a will, any relative, friend, or creditor can petition the court to serve as the executor of the decedent’s estate. In addition, the absence of a will allows the State to determine property and asset distribution during the probate process. Call 317.580.4959 to learn more about how we can help you through the probate process, even if there is no will.
Contact Hall Koehler PC today for information about how we can help ease the burdens associated with probate. For your convenience, evening and weekend appointments are available by request.
We are conveniently located off of I-465 in the Keystone Crossing area in North Indianapolis. We represent clients throughout Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson and Marion Counties, including Indianapolis, Anderson, Avon, Bloomington, Carmel, Danville, Greenfield, Kokomo, Lafayette, Muncie, Noblesville, and Zionsville.
