Top Dodge City, KS Probate Lawyers Near You
602 1/2 North 2nd Ave, Suite A, Dodge City, KS 67801
PO Box 22, Dodge City, KS 67801
107 Layton St., Suite A, Dodge City, KS 67801
We found a limited number of Probate law firms in Dodge City. Below are some of the closest additional firms.
325 Main St, Scott City, KS 67871
8343 E 32nd St N, Ste 170, Wichita, KS 67226
245 N Waco Ave, Suite 125, Wichita, KS 67202
301 North Main, Suite 1900, Wichita, KS 67202
301 North Main Street, Suite 600, Wichita, KS 67202
100 North Main, Suite 1001, Wichita, KS 67202
100 East Waterman, Wichita, KS 67202
727 N Waco Ave, #585, Wichita, KS 67203
505 S. Broadway, Suite 205, Wichita, KS 67202
300 North Mead Street, Suite 200, Wichita, KS 67202
8100 E 22nd St N, Bldg. 1400-2, Wichita, KS 67226
2959 North Rock Road, Suite 300, Wichita, KS 67226
Dodge City Probate Information
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.