Albuquerque New Mexico Probate Attorney
The term "probate" generally refers to the legal procedure whereby the estate of a deceased person is administered. If your loved one has passed away and left behind a written will, it will essentially have no legal effect until it is probated.
At the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock, we have extensive experience in probate administration and probate litigation. As New Mexico probate lawyer, Benjamin Hancock can assist you with all of your needs in the areas of probate law and estate planning. He is experienced in all aspects of probate law, and can provide competent and conscientious legal representation in the areas of:
Preparation of wills.
New Mexico probate attorney Benjamin Hancock can assist you with any needs you may have in connection with a will preparation, from the preparation of a very simple will for an unmarried person with a modest estate, to the preparation of complex and detailed wills involving significant estates and assets.
Preparation of trusts.
A trust is the legal vehicle whereby property given to a beneficiary is held by a third party, called the trustee, who administers the trust. At the law office of Benjamin Hancock, we can assist you with all of your trust needs and advise you regarding the preparation of trusts.
Will contests.
Often, disputes arise regarding a will. Albuquerque probate attorney Benjamin Hancock has almost 20 years of experience contesting, disputing and litigating wills, and can aggressively defend your legal rights in probate litigation.
Removing executors or trustees in cases of wrongdoing.
An all-too-common scenario in probate litigation involves the executor or trustee failing to do what is legally required of them, or otherwise engaging in estate mismanagement and malfeasance. New Mexico probate lawyer Benjamin Hancock will aggressively pursue executors and trustees that engage in such wrongdoing, and can help you obtain your rightful inheritance. Additionally, he can have the wrongdoer removed and be held liable for any damages resulting from their misconduct.
Compelling accountings from executors and trustees.
Another common scenario in probate litigation involves executors and trustees failing to disclose the extent and magnitude of the estate, and failing to account for their monetary transactions as required by law. In such cases the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock can compel accountings, and ensure that executors and trustees do their jobs legally and properly.
Guardianships for incapacitated or incompetent persons.
If one of your loved ones becomes unable to properly care for themselves or their financial matters for whatever reason, Albuquerque probate lawyer Benjamin Hancock can establish a guardianship to ensure that your loved one is protected.
Estates with no will.
Under New Mexico probate law, when someone dies without a will, their estate will pass under the laws of intestacy. New Mexico probate law prescribes the persons to whom the estate will pass. In such cases, there are frequently disputes about whom the proper heirs are, and how much they should receive. At the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock, we can protect your rights in heirship proceedings, and fight to ensure that you are awarded all of your rightful legal inheritance.
Out-of-state property issues.
If your love one died in New Mexico, or died leaving property in New Mexico, then a probate proceeding can be commenced in New Mexico. However, it is not uncommon for persons to pass away and leave property behind in various jurisdictions throughout the United States. Albuquerque probate attorney Benjamin Hancock can help you resolve these complex issues, and can ensure that your loved one's last wishes regarding the disposition of estate assets are followed.
End-of-life Planning Documents.
New Mexico probate lawyer Benjamin Hancock can assist you and advise you regarding the preparation of Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders, and similar documents end-of-life planning documents designed to give you peace of mind.
Benjamin Hancock - Albuquerque New Mexico Probate Lawyer.
Benjamin Hancock can bring his many years of extensive experience in probate administration and probate litigation to assist you with all of your probate matters in New Mexico. Probate administration in New Mexico involves the appointment of a Personal Representative who oversees the payment of a deceased person's debts and the distribution of his or her assets. Many people are intimidated by the idea of probate, and find that the process takes a toll, emotionally and otherwise. At the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock, you will find an experienced and competent New Mexico probate lawyer who can help you during this trying time, and resolve your probate problems promptly and efficiently.
Call New Mexico probate attorney Benjamin Hancock about your New Mexico probate needs today for a consultation with a competent, experienced, conscientious New Mexico probate lawyer.
Benjamin Hancock of the Law Office of Benjamin Hancock is an Albuquerque New Mexico Probate Attorney and an Albuquerque New Mexico Personal Injury Attorney.
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Benjamin Hancock of Hancock Law Offices is an Albuquerque New Mexico (NM) Probate Attorney and an Albuquerque New Mexico (NM) Personal Injury Attorney serving clients in cities throughout the state of New Mexico, including: Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, Grants, Los Lunas, Las Cruces, Socorro, Bernalillo, Belen, Edgewood, Moriarty, Roswell, Farmington, Clovis, Alamagordo, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Gallup, Deming, Las Vegas, Espanola, Silver City, Ruidoso, Taos, Lordsburg and Clayton.
Also, Benjamin Hancock of Hancock Law Offices is an Albuquerque New Mexico (NM) Probate Lawyer and an Albuquerque New Mexico (NM) Personal Injury Lawyer practicing in the following New Mexico counties: Bernalillo, Cantron, Chaves, Cibola, Colfax, Curry, De Baca, Doña Ana, Grants, Guadalupe, Harding, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Luna, McKinley, Mora, Otero, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Juan, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Sierra, Socorro, Taos
