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Helping Clients Handle Estate Administration

If someone in your life passed away, and you have found yourself left to the task of estate administration, you may feel confused. Estate administration is the process of collecting and managing the assets and debts of the estate. This includes paying any debts and taxes, as well as distributing the remaining property to the heirs of the estate according to the estate plan.

The attorneys of Crain, Miller & Wernsman, Ltd., will explain how each aspect of the estate administration will proceed and provide the assistance you need to successfully complete the administration, distribute assets and close the estate.

We are experienced in handling a range of estates, from straightforward to complex. Founded more than 80 years ago, we have successfully helped generations of Illinois clients administrating estates.

Simplifying Estate Administration

Our experience enables us to provide assistance administering all types and sizes of estates. We help clients with matters such as:

  • The probate process
  • Guardianships of minors
  • Guardianships of disabled adults
  • Probate of a deceased estate
  • Trust administration
  • Nonprobate estate administration
  • Contested wills
  • Affidavits of heirship
  • Estate tax administration
  • Small estate affidavits
  • 706 planning
  • 706 estate tax returns

As members of the Centralia community, we care about our clients. You are more to us than a case file. We see ourselves as a part of the community and wish to help by reducing the stress of estate administration by providing effective and knowledgeable representation and counsel for these matters.

Discuss Estate Administration With Our Team

The guidance you need for all the issues you face is just a phone call or email away. At Crain, Miller & Wernsman, Ltd., our caring staff is ready to assist you. To schedule an initial consultation about estate administration, call 618-547-1613 or send us an email.