Probate and Estate Administration

If a loved one has passed away, the last thing you want to do is deal with the legal complexity of probate court. Let an experienced probate attorney protect your rights and guide you through the probate process during this difficult time.

Probate attorney Jennifer Rydberg has been handling estate and probate matters on behalf of clients in Seattle and King County area for more than 30 years. She understands that the death of a family member, whether sudden or expected after a long illness, is a troubling time. She offers compassionate legal counseling and guides survivors and the personal representative of the estate through the probate administration process. To schedule a consultation with Jennifer, call 425-988-6574.

Probate Law in Washington State

The process can be complex, but with the help of an experienced probate law attorney, it need not be overly stressful or expensive. All estates, whether or not the person had a will, usually go through probate, except in the following cases:

• Estates valued at less than $100,000 can be handled through a simple, non-probate procedure.
• Assets covered in a community property agreement can bypass probate and pass directly to the surviving spouse.
• Assets held in a living trust or other types of trusts bypass probate and pass to the trustee on behalf of beneficiaries.
• A simple piece of property with clear title may be allowed to bypass probate.

Jennifer Rydberg also handles ancillary probate, which involves the court-supervised transfer of title to property located in Washington and owned by a person who died while a resident of another state or country.

Efficient Probate Administration Lawyer

Jennifer Rydberg is dedicated to alleviating anxieties and helping clients settle an estate while minimizing time, expense and hassles. If you have been appointed by a probate court to administer the estate, she will guide you through all duties, helping as much or as little as needed with the following:

• Applying for life insurance or retirement benefits on behalf of beneficiaries
• Filing inheritance tax and estate taxes (large estates)
• Filing state and federal income tax returns
• Identifying assets and debts
• Identifying heirs and distributing the remaining assets
• Inherited IRA transfers to non-spouse beneficiaries
• Opening an estate and proving the will
• Notifying creditors and paying debts of the estate
• Selling or transferring a business, real estate or other assets
• Tax-free IRA transfers to spouses
• Transfer of trust powers to the successor trustee

Contact Jennifer Rydberg

To schedule your initial consultation, contact Kent probate attorney Jennifer Rydberg at 425-235-5535 or contact her by e-mail. Her compassion and knowledge will help you resolve your probate matter in the smoothest fashion possible.