A: You are not legally required to hire an attorney to file for probate and administer an estate, but the probate process can be difficult to navigate without legal advice. There are numerous tasks to complete, notices to provide, court filings, and deadlines. You will have a legal duty to the beneficiaries of the estate to conduct the administration of the estate properly. Hiring an experienced probate attorney will ensure that the probate estate is administered correctly and efficiently, and will take the burden of navigating the process off of your shoulders.
