Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
The easiest part about building a legacy should be passing it on to those who mean the most.
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
If you’ve recently lost someone, the last thing you need is a maze of paperwork and deadlines. Probate is simply the process of settling a person’s affairs — proving the will, paying what’s owed, and passing on what remains. Trust administration is the private version of that when a trust is in place. Both come with forms, notices, and timelines, and we handle those details for you, explain each step in plain language, and give you room to grieve while we take care of the rest.
How it works
Three simple steps
How it works
Three simple steps
1
1
Find out exactly what you need.
Answer a few simple questions about the estate to see what settling it may involve. We’ll review your answers and respond within 24 hours. You may also book a $75 consultation (credited toward your fee) to talk it through with an attorney.
2
2
Get a clear plan and flat fee.
We explain the process and timeline, and send your flat-fee agreement — no hourly surprises.
3
3
We guide you to the finish.
From court filings and creditor notices to final distributions, we handle the details so you can focus on your family.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Losing someone is hard enough. Our transparent flat fees mean no hourly meter and no unexpected invoices during an already-difficult time — just one clear price, agreed up front.
One clear price
Agreed up front and credited with your $75 consultation.
No hourly meter
Ask questions freely — the clock isn’t running on every call or email.
Predictable from day one
Know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs, in writing.
Free estimate
Get a free estimate
A few gentle questions — about 2 minutes — to understand what settling the estate may involve and cost.
Flat fees over $1,500 can be paid in 3 monthly payments with fotoFlex — no interest, no fees. Learn more →
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
What is probate and do we have to go through it?
How long does probate usually take?
What does a trustee or executor actually have to do?
What if there’s no will?
How much does probate administration cost?
FROM OUR BLOG
Helpful reading
Helpful reading
Probate & Trust Administration
How Long Does Probate Take?
Typical probate timelines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, the deadlines that set the pace, and the faster options that may apply to your family.
8 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
What Does an Executor Actually Do? Duties, Deadlines, and Personal Liability
An executor's duties step by step, key deadlines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, and the common mistakes that can create personal liability.
7 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
Assets That Skip Probate: Joint Accounts, Beneficiary Designations, and Trusts
Which assets pass outside probate in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, how each one transfers, and the beneficiary mistakes that can undo a good plan.
7 min read
Read article →
Get started
Book your consultation.
Get started
Book your consultation.
An introductory fit session, not legal advice. Your $75 is credited toward your fee if you retain us.
Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
The easiest part about building a legacy should be passing it on to those who mean the most.
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
If you’ve recently lost someone, the last thing you need is a maze of paperwork and deadlines. Probate is simply the process of settling a person’s affairs — proving the will, paying what’s owed, and passing on what remains. Trust administration is the private version of that when a trust is in place. Both come with forms, notices, and timelines, and we handle those details for you, explain each step in plain language, and give you room to grieve while we take care of the rest.
How it works
Three simple steps
How it works
Three simple steps
1
1
Find out exactly what you need.
Answer a few simple questions about the estate to see what settling it may involve. We’ll review your answers and respond within 24 hours. You may also book a $75 consultation (credited toward your fee) to talk it through with an attorney.
2
2
Get a clear plan and flat fee.
We explain the process and timeline, and send your flat-fee agreement — no hourly surprises.
3
3
We guide you to the finish.
From court filings and creditor notices to final distributions, we handle the details so you can focus on your family.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Losing someone is hard enough. Our transparent flat fees mean no hourly meter and no unexpected invoices during an already-difficult time — just one clear price, agreed up front.
One clear price
Agreed up front and credited with your $75 consultation.
No hourly meter
Ask questions freely — the clock isn’t running on every call or email.
Predictable from day one
Know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs, in writing.
Free estimate
Get a free estimate
A few gentle questions — about 2 minutes — to understand what settling the estate may involve and cost.
Flat fees over $1,500 can be paid in 3 monthly payments with fotoFlex — no interest, no fees. Learn more →
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
What is probate and do we have to go through it?
How long does probate usually take?
What does a trustee or executor actually have to do?
What if there’s no will?
How much does probate administration cost?
FROM OUR BLOG
Helpful reading
Helpful reading
Probate & Trust Administration
How Long Does Probate Take?
Typical probate timelines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, the deadlines that set the pace, and the faster options that may apply to your family.
8 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
What Does an Executor Actually Do? Duties, Deadlines, and Personal Liability
An executor's duties step by step, key deadlines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, and the common mistakes that can create personal liability.
7 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
Assets That Skip Probate: Joint Accounts, Beneficiary Designations, and Trusts
Which assets pass outside probate in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, how each one transfers, and the beneficiary mistakes that can undo a good plan.
7 min read
Read article →
Get started
Book your consultation.
Get started
Book your consultation.
An introductory fit session, not legal advice. Your $75 is credited toward your fee if you retain us.
Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
Practice Area
Probate & Trust Administration
The easiest part about building a legacy should be passing it on to those who mean the most.
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
What it involves
We’ll carry the complexity for you
If you’ve recently lost someone, the last thing you need is a maze of paperwork and deadlines. Probate is simply the process of settling a person’s affairs — proving the will, paying what’s owed, and passing on what remains. Trust administration is the private version of that when a trust is in place. Both come with forms, notices, and timelines, and we handle those details for you, explain each step in plain language, and give you room to grieve while we take care of the rest.
How it works
Three simple steps
How it works
Three simple steps
1
1
Find out exactly what you need.
Answer a few simple questions about the estate to see what settling it may involve. We’ll review your answers and respond within 24 hours. You may also book a $75 consultation (credited toward your fee) to talk it through with an attorney.
2
2
Get a clear plan and flat fee.
We explain the process and timeline, and send your flat-fee agreement — no hourly surprises.
3
3
We guide you to the finish.
From court filings and creditor notices to final distributions, we handle the details so you can focus on your family.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Flat-fee pricing
No surprise bills. Ever.
Losing someone is hard enough. Our transparent flat fees mean no hourly meter and no unexpected invoices during an already-difficult time — just one clear price, agreed up front.
One clear price
Agreed up front and credited with your $75 consultation.
No hourly meter
Ask questions freely — the clock isn’t running on every call or email.
Predictable from day one
Know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs, in writing.
Free estimate
Get a free estimate
A few gentle questions — about 2 minutes — to understand what settling the estate may involve and cost.
Flat fees over $1,500 can be paid in 3 monthly payments with fotoFlex — no interest, no fees. Learn more →
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
FAQ
Common questions, answered plainly
What is probate and do we have to go through it?
How long does probate usually take?
What does a trustee or executor actually have to do?
What if there’s no will?
How much does probate administration cost?
FROM OUR BLOG
Helpful reading
Helpful reading
Probate & Trust Administration
How Long Does Probate Take?
Typical probate timelines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, the deadlines that set the pace, and the faster options that may apply to your family.
8 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
What Does an Executor Actually Do? Duties, Deadlines, and Personal Liability
An executor's duties step by step, key deadlines in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, and the common mistakes that can create personal liability.
7 min read
Read article →
Probate & Trust Administration
Assets That Skip Probate: Joint Accounts, Beneficiary Designations, and Trusts
Which assets pass outside probate in Maryland, D.C., and Texas, how each one transfers, and the beneficiary mistakes that can undo a good plan.
7 min read
Read article →
Get started
Book your consultation.
Get started
Book your consultation.
An introductory fit session, not legal advice. Your $75 is credited toward your fee if you retain us.