Two Decades Of Probate Law Experience
Probate Administration
Antonoplos & Associates is committed to helping our clients navigate the probate process in the District of Columbia, Maryland & Virginia. For many the passing of a loved one is the first time they will experience probate estate administration. At Antonoplos & Associates, we are dedicated to helping our clients understand the complex issues involving probating an estate.
Probate Litigation
Antonoplos & Associates Probate Litigation Practice offers clients a team of seasoned probate litigation attorneys widely recognized as being among the most skilled and knowledgeable probate litigation attorneys in the Washington, D.C. Whether you are contesting a will, seeking the removal of a personal representative or other estate fiduciary, or contesting an intestate estate, or seeking to have a will admitted to probate, Antonoplos & Associates experienced team of probate attorneys have the experience and expertise to represent your interests.
Experienced Probate Attorneys
Led by Peter D. Antonoplos who has been continuously recognized as one of Washington, D.C.'s top probate attorneys, our probate estate lawyers recognize that the passing of a loved one is a difficult time for the decedent’s family, and want to make the process as simple as possible.
Important Probate Forms
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Common Probate Administration Questions
I’ve Been Appointed Personal Representative Of An Estate. Can You Help?
Yes. Serving as an Personal Representative can be a very stressful and time-consuming task, and we routinely assist clients through the probate process. There are a number of deadlines to meet, documents that must be filed, and decisions to be made. Errors, mistakes and oversights can delay the probate process and complicated final disposition of a probate estate. Worse still they can lead to unnecessary litigation. We recommend that you contact us when you’re called upon to fulfill this role.
What To Do If My Loved One Passed Away Without A Will?
If a District of Columbia resident passes away without a valid last will and testament, the District of Columbia Probate Court will apply D.C. Laws of Intestacy to determine how the estate should be distributed and who should be appointed the personal representative of the estate. We recommend that you contact us if you think your loved one has an intestate estate.
What To Do If We Can’t Find The Will?
Sometimes a loved one forgets to tell their loved ones or their personal representative where to find their last will and testament, l in the event of their death. This can leave family, heirs and beneficiaries in a tough position. The District of Columbia, has specific provisions to govern what to do if you can’t locate the decedent’s last will and testament. The outcome may depend on whether on not you are able to locate a copy of the will. We recommend that you contact us if you are in this position.