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. It is essential for a personal representative to have a lawyer’s guidance when administering an estate. The personal representative has legal duties to both the beneficiaries and the creditors of the estate. Without a clear understanding of these responsibilities and the required steps, mistakes can occur, potentially leading to personal liability. Hiring an attorney helps ensure that the personal representative understands what actions to take, when to take them, and how to manage the estate correctly.
