Frequently asked

Often, no — most of settling an estate is administration, not litigation, and that's the part we handle. When a matter genuinely needs an attorney (a contested issue, certain court filings), we tell you plainly and work alongside a lawyer of your choosing. We're not a law firm and we don't give legal advice.

A small deposit reserves your specialist when you engage us. The rest is one flat fee — quoted before we begin — and it's paid from the estate as an administrative expense, not out of your own pocket. There's no hourly billing and no percentage of the estate.

Yes. We provide estate administration and coordination in all 50 states. The specifics of probate vary by state, and your specialist handles the differences so you don't have to.

That's common early on. The engagement deposit is intentionally small, and our flat fee is paid from the estate once assets become accessible. We'll talk it through on your free consultation so there are no surprises.

No. We are an estate administration and coordination service, not a law firm, and we do not provide legal advice or representation. We coordinate the attorney and CPA you already have — or help you find them — and quarterback the work so nothing falls through the cracks.

It depends on the estate and the state, but most take several months to over a year. The clock is set by court timelines, creditor-notice periods, and tax deadlines — not by how fast anyone works. We keep every piece moving and on schedule so nothing stalls waiting on you.

That's common, and it doesn't change much of the work. When there's no will, state law decides who inherits and who can be appointed to administer the estate. We handle the same administration either way — and tell you plainly if a step needs an attorney.

We coordinate it. Property in another state can mean a second, separate proceeding (ancillary probate). Your specialist manages the moving pieces across states so you're not juggling courts in two places at once.

We coordinate it end to end — valuations, clearing out and maintaining the property, and working with a realtor — so the sale is one less thing on your plate. The estate, as owner, makes the final call on any sale.

You get a written plan up front and regular updates as each piece gets done, plus a direct line to your specialist. There's no app to learn and no ticket queue — a real person tells you exactly where things stand whenever you ask.