In Defense of a Good Defense

Why You Should Hire An Estate Litigation Attorney

Proper planning and management of your estate are important to ensure smooth business and protection for beneficiaries. One way to ensure this is to hire an estate litigation attorney to guide your estate's legal aspects, e.g., drafting wills and managing taxation, probate, and employment laws. The following are some reasons why you should hire an estate attorney.

Ensure Future Estate Planning

Estates are always key areas of interest when a person dies. Disagreements and conflicts might arise if you die without a proper structure on how your estate will be managed or divided amongst your family members. Such conflicts result in lengthy court battles and create disunity in the family. An estate lawyer will assist you in drafting a will and contracts that will ensure a smooth transition even with your absence.

Represent You in Court 

Sometimes disputes and court battles are unavoidable when you own a large estate, such as companies or real estate properties. For instance, you might experience cases of documents forgery and tax disputes. Such cases are always complex and need someone with a legal background to handle them. Estate lawyers have training and experience in estate litigation. They will help you prepare the necessary documents for your case and advocate on your behalf during court hearings. Additionally, they will help you with due diligence processes such as scrutinizing and identifying fake or forged documents.

Help with Smooth Real Estate Transfers

An estate attorney also helps oversee transactions involving your property like participating in negotiations, exchanging money, signing contracts, and transfering documents. When selling your property, an estate attorney ensures you conduct your business legally, navigate complexities, and protect you from fraud. For example, if you want to sell a business building, issues such as outstanding liens or a joint ownership spouse may complicate the transfer process. An estate attorney will ensure the interests of both parties are protected in a joint ownership situation. They will also help negotiate structures on how to sort outstanding liens to avoid legal sanctions.

Build a Lasting Relationship

Hiring an estate lawyer also helps you create a solid relationship with them and will continue to serve beyond your current legal needs. They will be your go-to person for legal advice and updates on changes in the law. They may also help market your business and recommend clients to you. 

Conclusion

Hiring a real estate attorney helps you plan for the future, ensure smooth transactions and proper legal representation, and build a lasting relationship.

Contact a law firm like The Cormac McEnery Law Firm PLLC to learn more. 


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