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Probate Explained
Probate is a court process that involves collecting a decedent's assets, notifying creditors, paying liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets to heirs. We work to guide executors and administrators through the probate process and the administration of a decedent's estate.
Estate Administration
We will assist in probating Wills and administering the estates of people who have died, which may include filing Federal and/or State Estate Tax Returns.
How Our Law Firm Helps You
Executor Representation
We will assist you if a friend or loved one has passed and you have been appointed as the executor / personal representative for the estate.
Beneficiary Representation
We will represent you if you are the beneficiary of a Will or Trust and want to be sure the executor or trustee is fulfilling their fiduciary obligations.
Avoiding Probate
We can also help your family avoid the probate process, if appropriate, through the creation of a proper estate plan.
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Probating A Will
Probate Planning
Probate is a court process that involves collecting a decedent's assets, notifying creditors, paying liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets to heirs. We work to guide executors and administrators through the probate process and the administration of a decedent's estate.
We will assist in probating Wills and administering the estates of people who have died, which may include filing Federal and/or State Estate Tax Returns.
We will assist you if a friend or loved one has passed and you have been appointed as the executor / personal representative for the estate.
We will represent you if you are the beneficiary of a Will or Trust and want to be sure the executor or trustee is fulfilling their fiduciary obligations.
We can also help your family avoid the probate process, if appropriate, through the creation of a proper estate plan.
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"As lawyers who have concentrated on probate matters and estate administration for years, we will use our experience to represent you during the probate process."
James A. Singler
Attorney At Law
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Jim Singler is a highly-experienced estate planning attorney who has been advising individuals and couples in Ohio and Kentucky for well over a decade. He founded Singler Law LLC after serving as Partner at two large Cincinnati-based law firms, where he also focused his practice in the areas of estate planning and estate administration.
Jim works with his clients to help them thoughtfully consider all of the myriad issues involved in preparing a comprehensive and custom-tailored estate plan, from distributing their assets to appointing guardians and planning for the succession of family-owned businesses. He also has particular experience in the area of establishing and funding private foundations and incorporating philanthropic giving into the estate planning process. For all of his estate planning clients, Jim offers personalized, one-on-one guidance and representation, and he emphasizes ensuring that his clients are able to make informed and strategic decisions.
In addition to helping clients build their estate plans, Jim also represents clients in all aspects of probate and trust administration. This includes representing trustees, personal representatives, executors and guardians in the performance of their duties, as well as representing heirs, beneficiaries and other interested parties during the administration process. Jim appreciates that an amicable resolution will often be in the best interests of everyone involved; and, when disputes arise, Jim works closely with his clients to determine the best path forward.