Probate and trust administration
Steady guidance when it matters most.
If you've lost someone and been named executor, personal representative, or trustee, you carry real duties and real liability. You don't have to work them out alone.
Sound familiar?
- Someone has died and you're not sure whether probate is required
- You've been named in a will or trust and don't know what to do first
- There's property, a business, or a farm to deal with
- Family members are already disagreeing
How we help
We take the legal work off your shoulders: the filings, notices, inventories, accountings, deeds, and transfers, in South Dakota, Wyoming or Utah. You keep the family conversations; we keep you on the right side of the court and the beneficiaries.
When an estate is complicated by a blended family, out-of-state property, a business, creditor claims, or a dispute, clear structure and steady leadership matter most. We protect the estate and reduce conflict where we can.
Common questions
Is probate always required?
No. It depends on what the person owned and how it was titled, which is the first thing we sort out with you. Some estates need court; many don't.
What do I actually have to do as executor or trustee?
More than most people expect, with personal liability if it's done wrong. In your consultation we map out your specific duties and which ones we can take off your plate.
Not sure what you need? That's normal.
Tell us what happened. We'll tell you whether probate is required, what your responsibilities are, and what the next step should be.
What happens next
- 1Tell us a little about your situationTwo minutes on the contact page, or ask the assistant.
- 2Pick a timeWe meet over Zoom, wherever you are.
- 3Leave knowing what you need and what it costsThen you decide. No pressure either way.
Consultations are free and carry no obligation.