Guiding clients through the administrative process after the loss of a loved one requires a balance of knowledge and compassion.

What do I need to do after someone passes away?

When you’ve experienced a loss, we believe that the most important thing you can do is take some time for yourself to mourn the passing of a loved one. While there may be requirements on the horizon to properly probate an estate, this process does not need to begin the moment after the loss occurs. At Silversmith Legal we assist clients with all aspects of the estate and trust administrative process, including, but not limited to:

  • Opening of a probate administration for residents of the state

  • Ancillary probate administrations for non-residents who own property in the state

  • Notification of creditors

  • Transferring assets to the beneficiaries of an estate or trust

  • Obtaining tax identification numbers for clients

  • Thorough guidance from the inception of an estate through closing