Probate Attorney in Niles, Illinois
Should I hire a lawyer to help me carry out my duties as a personal representative?
Should I hire a lawyer to help me carry out my duties as a personal representative?
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Having a lawyer guide a personal representative when administering an estate is essential. As a personal representative, there are legal duties to both the beneficiaries of the estate and its creditors. Without a clear understanding of these responsibilities and the steps that need to be taken, mistakes can occur, potentially resulting in personal liability. Hiring an attorney ensures that the personal representative knows what actions to take, when to take them, and how to handle the estate properly.
Niles, IL estates & probate attorney Dana Zivkovich discusses whether you should hire a lawyer to help you carry out your duties as a personal representative. She emphasizes that having a lawyer guide a personal representative through the administration of an estate is essential. A personal representative carries legal responsibilities to both the beneficiaries of the estate and its creditors. Without a clear understanding of these duties and the proper steps to follow, mistakes can occur, potentially leading to personal liability. With the assistance of an attorney, the personal representative gains clarity on the required actions, appropriate timelines, and the correct procedures to ensure the estate is handled properly.
