Probate Wills
Probate Wills

Probate and Will Attorney Serving San Angelo, TX

 

Probate is the process of proving that a will is valid. It involves resolving any claims against the estate. The probate wills process can be confusing and overwhelming, but it's important to make sure your affairs are in order. Kirk Hawkins Attorney can help walk you through the entire process so you don't have to worry.

 

If you need assistance in any of the following areas in regard to a will, contact us today:

 

  • Drafting Wills
  • Probate Wills
  • Power of Attorney
  • Trusts
  • Admitting Wills to Probate
  • Will Contests

 

A contested will is believed to be invalid and not representative of the deceased's true intentions. There must be a legal basis for this dismissal, however. A will may come under challenge for several reasons, including but not limited to fraud, forgery, undue influence, duress or coercion, and lack of testamentary capacity.


Our knowledgeable probate and will attorney will help you to better understand these complex matters and work with you to develop a strong argument. Attorney Hawkins will guide you through the entire process, ensuring that all procedural rules are carefully followed to give your case the best chance for success. Whether you are trying to attack or defend the validity of a will, you will want to have our experienced probate attorney behind you.


Get in touch with our law office in San Angelo, TX today to start the process.

Is it Time to Meet With an Estate Planning Lawyer?

When you lose a family member, it's important to remember that everyone grieves differently. At times you may feel at peace, while hours later you could find yourself overcome with emotion. At Kirk Hawkins Attorney, we act as a stabilizer and supportive team to help you sift through the belongings of a loved one, and read through the wishes and will of the loved one that has passed.


Once you reach the age of 35 or older, we recommend meeting with an estate lawyer in order to make sure your valuables and belongings end up with whom you would like them when the time comes. As a professional real estate and trust attorney, our team is familiar with each step necessary to protect your assets for the generations that follow.

Why is Working With an Estate Planning Lawyer Important?

With today's modern conveniences, it's easy to do almost anything online. It might be tempting to skip traditional and more expensive processes to save time and money, but estate planning is one area where you do not want to settle. Working with an estate planning lawyer comes with many benefits, including:


  • Ensuring Your Documents are Legal: Probate and trust laws are complicated and constantly evolving. While do-it-yourself options technically offer instructions to make sure your legal documents are completed properly, working with a licensed attorney drastically reduces your margin of error. If you want to be absolutely certain that your documents are completed in compliance with Texas regulations, working with an estate planning attorney is essential.
  • Keeping Everything Up to Date: If there is one thing about life that is certain, it's that things change. Creating a will or trust is not a one-time endeavor; you'll need to make sure that your information is periodically updated to reflect changing relationships, new family members, retirement plans, property sales or purchases, and other life events. An experienced attorney can assist with these matters over the years.
  • Receiving Informed Advice: Merely creating a will and trust won't necessarily cover all your assets and property. Too many families realize too late that their deceased loved one has not made provisions for everything. Working with our estate planning attorney ensures that you receive thorough advice and that all loose ends are tied up.
  • Fulfilling Your Wishes: Legal language can be complex, so it's important to make sure that your estate is designated exactly the way you want. Working with an experienced attorney helps to streamline the process, making sure that your documents are perfectly tailored to your needs and adhere to your wishes.
  • Retaining a Resource for Your Loved Ones: It's important to remember the emotional impact that death takes on a family. Your will and estate plans are going to be reviewed at an emotionally vulnerable time for your loved ones; retaining the services of a knowledgeable estate planning lawyer ensures that your family members have a dependable resource if they have any questions.

Contact Our Office to Begin the Estate Planning Process

Our practice areas include family law, estate planning, probate wills, and real estate. We are here for you if you need help getting your affairs in order. Our trust attorney and estate planning lawyer can help you with complicated matters such as drafting wills, real estate transactions, and legal charges. Please contact Kirk Hawkins Attorney if you need an attorney in the San Angelo, TX area.

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