05/25/2017
I get this question all the time. A family member recently passed away. Do I need to hire an attorney to help me inherit the real estate they owned? My response is usually, that depends. You can actually transfer the real estate to your name through the PROBATE process. And no you don't need an attorney to do that. The probate process is set up such that you can handle it entirely on a DIY (do it yourself) basis. But under certain circumstances getting an attorney is advisable if not an absolute must. Again, it depends on the circumstances.
