Probate & Estate Administration

Legal Help During Probate of an Estate

When a loved one dies, it is often the task of a family member or other close associate who may not have legal expertise to wrap up the affairs of the deceased. At an emotionally difficult time, these legal tasks can seem burdensome.

At the Law Office of Hawley Holman in Texarkana, we want to remove that burden from you by guiding you through the probate process. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with a skilled attorney about your estate administration needs.

Understanding Your Responsibilities

Depending on whether the deceased person lived in Texas or Arkansas and whether he or she had a will, the person in charge of an estate during probate may be called the administrator, executor or personal representative of the estate.

Generally, an executor is appointed by the deceased person via their will. The administrator of an estate is appointed either in the will or by the court and is legally required to make certain accountings to the probate court and look out for the interests of all of the heirs and beneficiaries of the estate.

We have the experience and skill to help you through the complex, paperwork-intensive process of probate administration, from the initial application through the final report and closing.

Contact us to get a caring lawyer at your side as you go through this process. We can also draft wills and other documents for clients looking to set up simple estate plans.

The First Step in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

If you have lost a loved one in an accident and believe someone else was at fault through negligent, reckless or intentional conduct, you may be able to get compensation for the estate through a wrongful death lawsuit.

An important first step in bringing a wrongful death claim may be to get appointed as the administrator of the deceased's estate.

To learn more about wrongful death claims, visit our firm's personal injury and wrongful death Web site.