Wills and Probate

Lepis Law handles your wills and probate needs in a professional manner with the expertise that insures the process is completed in a timely fashion.

Overview

Probate
Probate is a court proceeding in which final debts are settled and legal title to property is formally passed from the deceased to his or her heirs. Find out more about the probate process and visit our message board on the topic. 

Will Basics
A will is a very important part of your estate plan because it sets forth exactly how you want your property to be handled after you die, and it can make sure that the person you want for the job does in fact take care of your children after you die. But, your will must be valid to be effective.

Necessary Will Provisions
Provisions in a will vary depending on a person's situation. There are some things that need to go into your will regardless of your circumstances. Other things become crucial depending on your individual needs and desires. Make sure your will covers everything it needs to.

Life Estates
A life estate is an interest in real property that gives a person the right to live in, use and enjoy the property during his or her lifetime. The life tenant's ownership ends when the person dies so the life tenant cannot leave the property to heirs but may transfer their interest to another.

Personal Gifts in Wills
Personal gifts can be made while a person is alive or they may be made after death, according to that person's will. When a gift is given during someone's lifetime, it is called an inter vivos gift. When a gift is transferred upon a person's death by a will, it is called a testamentary gift.