Competent, Efficient Probate Administration - The Yates Law Firm, P.A. in Tampa, Florida - (813) 254-6516
At The Yates Law Firm, P.A. in Tampa, Florida, our attorney and staff combine decades of probate administration experience. Our lawyer, Carla B. Yates, has focused her practice exclusively on probate administration and estate planning since she opened the doors of her firm almost 20 years ago. If you are the personal representative of an estate - whether simple or complex - we will guide you through the probate process with minimum hassle and maximum efficiency. Please contact us today for an appointment.
The first step after the death of a loved one is to locate the current version of the will. If no will exists, the person's estate still must go through the probate court. After determining whether a will exists, the next step is to hire a probate lawyer to represent the personal representative (or executor) named in the will - or to represent the estate itself if no will exists - and guide the estate through probate.
The attorney's job is to:
- arrange for probate of the will
- file with the court the required documents to move the will through probate
- represent the personal representative in court
- arrange for repayment of debt
- coordinate the distribution of gifts according to the bequests made in the will
It can be as long as six months or a year after the probate process begins before assets can be distributed. You can avoid putting your family members and loved ones through this delay by creating an estate plan with provisions that become immediately effective after your death.
A major advantage in hiring The Yates Law Firm, P.A. to represent you as a personal representative is that attorney Carla B. Yates is also a seasoned probate litigator who often gets referrals from non-litigation probate attorneys. If someone contests the will or if other disputes arise, you will find us to be an aggressive and skillful trial law firm.
At The Yates Law Firm, P.A., we take care of the "housekeeping details" of probate so you can focus on the many more important matters that arise following the death of a parent or other loved one. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment. We can be reached by calling (813) 254-6516 or by completing the intake form on our Contact Us page.
The Yates Law Firm, P.A.
320 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 520
Tampa, Florida 33606
Phone: (813) 254-6516
Fax: (813) 254-6605
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The Yates Law Firm, P.A. proudly serves clients in the cities of Tampa, Apollo Beach, Bartow, Beach Park, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Brooksville, Carrollwood, Dade City, Gibsonton, Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulf Port, High Point, Hyde Park, Inverness, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Largo, Lealman, Lutz, Mango, New Port Richey, Northdale, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Plant City, Pinellas Park, Riverview, Ruskin, Seminole, St Petersburg, Seffner, Sun City Center, Tarpon Springs, Town 'n' Country, Thonotosassa, Valrico, Winter Haven, and Zephyrhills; in Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Citrus County, Hernando County, Pasco County, and Polk County; and throughout Florida.