Probate and Estate Administration

Probate is the court-supervised administration of a decedent’s estate. When an individual passes away, the personal representative handles the transition of their assets and pays any debts and taxes. The Executor is the personal representative named in a Last Will and Testament. If the decedent did not have a Last Will, the Iowa Code determines who the personal representative will be.

If the decedent had a revocable Trust, it is possible to avoid probate entirely.

Probate also refers to guardianships and conservatorships. An individual who is a minor or who is incapacitated may need to have a court-supervised relationship established so that another person can assist with medical and financial needs.

We recommend this attorney for probate and estate administration

Ross F. BarnettRoss F. Barnett

 515-278-0623

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Estate Planning
Probate And Estate Administration
Real Estate
Elder Law and Asset Preservation
Title Examination
Landlord and Tenant Representation

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Ross F. Barnett

Ross F. Barnett

 515-278-0623

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Estate Planning
Probate And Estate Administration
Real Estate
Elder Law and Asset Preservation
Title Examination
Landlord and Tenant Representation

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Practice Areas

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning

Probate and Estate Administration

Probate and Estate Administration

Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability

Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection

Medicaid Planning and Asset Protection

Residential Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Business Formation and Planning

Business Formation and Planning

Landlord/Tenant Law

Landlord / Tenant Law