Questions about probate?

Solution

Jun 22

Restfully Partner

Speak to a Probate Expert

If someone has died and you are sorting out their estate, the word probate may come up. The easiest first step is to talk it through. Scrivnr offers a free call to explain your options.

Scrivnr is a company we partner with. They are their own business, not part of Restfully.
The call is free and takes about 30 minutes. No commitment. You will just know more by the end.

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How They Help

When it is worth a call

Think of Scrivnr as your probate project manager. They can walk you through it, connect you with an attorney they trust, or handle the whole thing for you.

1Guidance
2Attorney network
3Fiduciary support
4Funding

The cost is too much to start. Probate often runs $6,500 to $10,000 up front. Scrivnr can cover that, with nothing due now. You pay them back once the estate has money.
A home could be lost. When an owner dies, the mortgage can go into default. Scrivnr can step in to pause a foreclosure, so the home can be sold for what it is worth.

FAQ

What exactly is probate?

Probate is the court process for sorting out what someone left behind. It confirms what they owned, pays off any debts, and passes the rest on to the right people.

Here is what surprises most people: a will does not skip probate. It says what someone wanted and who should handle it, but the estate can still go through court. A quick call tells you whether that applies to you.

What should I have ready for the call?

You do not need everything ready. They will ask, and it is fine if you do not know yet. If these are easy to grab, the call goes faster:

Names and contact info for close family (spouse, children, siblings)
A rough idea of what they owned: bank accounts, a home, anything of value
Whether there is a will or a trust
Any debts you know about
The death certificate, if you have it

What should I ask on the call?

This call is about getting answers, not a sales pitch. A few worth asking:

Does my situation need probate, or not?
Do I need an attorney, and is one required where I live?
What are my options, and what does each one involve?
Who should make the decisions if the family does not agree?
If I do not need probate, how do I get access to the accounts and property?

The rules change from state to state, even county to county, so it helps to talk to someone who knows your area.

How does the money work?

The call is free. If you keep going, Scrivnr charges a flat fee in most states, so you know the price up front. When they cover your startup costs, you pay nothing now and pay them back once the estate has money.

Some cases do not need full probate at all. Smaller estates can take a simpler route. The fastest way to find out is a short call.

How does Restfully work with Scrivnr?

Scrivnr is a partner, not part of Restfully. We only point you to people we trust. If you work with them, Restfully may get a small referral fee. It costs you nothing extra and never changes what we suggest or what you pay.

Before we recommended them, we checked their work, trained their team on our Grief Personas, and talked to their references. We stand behind how they treat families.

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