Experienced Maryland Estates Attorney Guides You Through Probate

The process of probate typically accompanies a painful emotional loss. The knowledgeable, meticulous probate attorneys of Ferguson & Wilpon ease the stress of probating your loved one’s estate and guide executors and beneficiaries through the complex process.
The process of probate
Most executors have never or only rarely probated a will and know little about the process. Our attorneys can guide you through the complex probate process, including:
  • Filing the will with the appropriate Maryland county probate court
  • Developing the best strategy for fairly and expeditiously probating the estate
  • Finding and collecting assets
  • Closing and opening bank accounts
  • Paying estate taxes
  • Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
  • Valuing, managing, preserving and liquidating the estate
  • Locating beneficiaries
  • Hiring experts, when appropriate
Valuing and managing the estate
Ferguson & Wilpon 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.
Contact a thorough estate planning lawyer at Ferguson & Wilpon
For legal services in and around Olney, call Ferguson & Wilpon at 301-570-3633 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.