Probate lawyer in Olympia WA

 

Experienced Washington Estates Attorney Guides You Through Probate

The process of probate typically accompanies the painful emotional loss of beloved family member or friend. Knowledgeable, meticulous probate attorney, J. Patrick Quinn eases the stress of probating your loved one's estate and guides executors and beneficiaries through the complex process.

The process of probate

Most executors rarely, if ever, have probated a will and know little about the process. We can guide you through the complex probate process, including:
 
  • Filing the will with the appropriate Washington county probate court
  • Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate
  • Finding and collecting assets
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
 
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
  • Paying estate taxes
  • Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring experts, when appropriate
 
 

Valuing and managing the estate

J. Patrick Quinn LLM, PS assists executors with the arduous process of collecting, managing, valuing, protecting and liquidating assets of an estate. We have a team of experts available to assist in every aspect of estate probate. When appropriate, the firm calls upon accountants, financial advisors, real estate agents, property managers and other professionals to assist with executor duties. We can access expert opinions about unique assets such as antiques, rare books, automobiles and other collectables for accurate valuation, management and possible sale.

Probate disputes

Even for seemingly straightforward estates, disputes between beneficiaries sometimes arise. J. Patrick Quinn's professional courtroom presence can calm the emotionally charged process of probating a challenged will or disputed executor or judicial decision. When it is in the best interest of our clients to preserve cordial familial relationships, we are adept at mediating disputes. That said, we assertively defend our clients' beneficiary rights within the Washington probate court when doing so is necessary.
 

J. Patrick Quinn LLM, PS is a competent estate planning attorney

For legal services in Olympia and throughout all surrounding counties, including Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Pierce and Grays Harbor, call J. Patrick Quinn LLM, PS at 360-943-3939 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.