Estate administration is the day-to-day work of settling an estate after a personal representative is appointed. It includes locating bank accounts and real property, dealing with retirement and life insurance beneficiaries, evaluating creditor claims, and making distributions only when the law and the court allow.
Good administration protects both the estate and the fiduciary. Mistakes, such as distributing too early, overlooking a creditor, or mishandling titled assets, can create personal exposure for the executor or administrator.
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How We Help
- Organize asset information and title documents.
- Advise on which assets are probate assets and which pass outside probate.
- Guide payment of debts, expenses, and taxes.
- Prepare accountings and proposed distributions.
- Coordinate with accountants, appraisers, and other professionals as needed.
See also Probate, Probate Administration, and the role of the executor.
Legal Fees
Legal fees: $300 per hour. This applies to estate administration in Kentucky. We will explain our fee arrangement and the likely scope of work at the start and put the engagement terms in writing before we begin.
Contact Us
To talk with us about this matter, call (859) 444-4695 or contact our office. If it is easier to start online, our secure intake form works too. We are located at 226 N. Upper St., Lexington, Kentucky 40507.