Everett Probate Attorneys
Snohomish County Probate a Will Lawyers
Cogdill Nichols Rein Wartelle Andrews (CNRWA), our Everett law firm, provides advice and a variety of probate services for clients in Washington. We can help you probate a will and administer the estate of a loved one.
Contact our law office by e-mail or call 425-259-6111 to obtain effective legal counsel. Our Washington attorneys will take the time to analyze your situation and explain your best options to you.
The Probate Process in Washington
Many people have a negative opinion of probate. Our attorneys can streamline the process, making all of the complicated parts as simple as possible for you. We will guide you through each probate step, including:
- Admitting a will to probate
- Receiving a court order appointing a personal representative
- Gathering the assets of the estate
- Paying the debts and obligations of the estate
- Distributing assets according to the intentions expressed in the will
At CNRWA, we also have the knowledge required to avoid probate. We work with you to get the estate's assets to the correct beneficiaries as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Probate Litigation Attorneys
Whether you are a beneficiary attempting to challenge the distribution of your loved one's property or need to defend a contested will, we can help. Our Everett lawyers have an understanding of many probate disputes involving:
- Asset valuation
- Lack of capacity
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Guardianships
- Third-party claims against estates
Our probate litigation attorneys know how to assess the strengths and weaknesses of claims, and we can even work with you to find intelligent resolutions to disputes prior to going to trial.
If you would like to discuss your probate or estate administration concerns with one of our Snohomish County lawyers, please contact our office.