Validate a loved one’s will

Our probate attorneys can help you navigate the process in Decatur or Huntsville, AL

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Chenault Hammond, P.C. offers probate services in Decatur and Huntsville, AL. From trust and estate administration to representing beneficiaries in a contested will, our probate attorney will make sure the terms of the will or trust are carried out in accordance with the deceased’s wishes. You can navigate the complexities of probate with confidence when you retain our services.


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Understand the probate process

Reach out to Chenault Hammond, P.C. when you require trust and estate administration services. The probate process usually adheres to the following process:

Our probate attorneys have over eight decades of combined legal expertise. You can trust us to help you navigate the probate process. To learn more, dial 256-353-7031 to reach our firm.

  • An attorney will review the decedent’s will to verify its validity and make sure it meets legal requirements for probate
  • A petition will be filed with the probate court to validate the will and appoint an executor or administrator formally
  • An administrator will be appointed by the court to manage the estate under Letters of Administration if no will exists or no executor is named
  • The personal representative will gather and value the decedent’s assets, including real estate, bank accounts, investments and personal property
  • After debts and taxes are settled, the estate’s remaining assets will be distributed to the beneficiaries according to the will or, if no will exists, per state law
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