Probating a Will or family trust can be emotional and stressful. Jennifer assists families and individuals with uncontested and contested probate matters. Her approach combines compassion with legal knowledge and experience. Jennifer understands which legal matters must be addressed immediately to minimize the impact on the family and protect the estate. The probate process can be overwhelming, especially for individuals who are fiduciaries or executors. Jennifer can assist beneficiaries or fiduciaries with all stages of probate and trust administration.

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Jennifer works closely with fiduciaries to ensure the management and distribution of the Will or trusts are done in an efficient and prudent manner to avoid additional costs to the estate or trust. When representing beneficiaries, Jennifer will ensure fiduciaries fulfill their legal obligations and review asset distributions to ensure compliance. Jennifer's expertise includes developing and managing administration plans, coordinating with beneficiaries and fiduciaries, federal estate tax returns and asset distribution.

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For contested Wills or trusts, Jennifer works with beneficiaries or fiduciaries. She understands the financial cost and emotional stress involved should the Will or trust move to probate litigation. Often siblings have differing opinions about guardianships and conservatorships, especially when one sibling provided more support to the deceased parent. Jennifer's goal is to determine the most cost-effective method for resolving the contested Will or trust. She works diligently to protect the wealth of the estate and to ensure the proceedings are conducted in a fair and respectable manner. As your advocate, Jennifer will skillfully navigate the tedious litigation process.