Helping You Navigate Your Loved One’s Estate Administration With Peace Of Mind
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Losing a loved one is never easy. Aside from the emotional toll of their passing, you must also handle the legal complexities of their estate administration process. If they left a valid will, their named personal representative or “executor” can oversee their probate. This representative’s duties will include handling funeral arrangements, gathering and inventorying assets, sending beneficiary notices, paying creditors’ claims and settling estate taxes.
At Paul Anderson Legal, our founding attorney, Mr. Paul Anderson, and his skilled team in Stevens Point can offer empathetic guidance and support for executors, surviving spouses, beneficiaries and trustees.
Understanding Probate Assets And Nonprobate Assets
Not all property will go through probate. For instance, probate is required for assets titled in your loved one’s name at death, but assets with named beneficiaries will skip this process. Since their nonprobate assets already have designated heirs, the distribution process can be quicker and managed in private.
Four common examples of nonprobate assets are life insurance policies, retirement accounts, transfer-on-death (TOD) deeds and property placed under a living trust.
Common Estate Administration Concerns That We Help Manage For Our Clients
With attorney Anderson’s 32 years of experience and former background in tax accounting, he and his team can help families navigate their loved ones’ estate administration process in Wisconsin, such as:
- Opening probate and court filings
- Identifying and valuing assets
- Trust administration
- Informing creditors
- Paying off debts and loans
- Legal guidance on will contests
- Final accounting and closing of the estate
While each family’s probate case is unique, the average duration of estate administration in Wisconsin may take between six and twelve months. From initial consultation to the gathering of documents, performing personal representative or executor duties, and the asset distribution process, our dedicated lawyer can ensure that your case receives the care it deserves.
For Compassionate Guidance On Your Loved One’s Probate, Call Our Wisconsin Firm Today
To book an initial consultation with our estate administration lawyer for matters involving your loved one’s informal or formal probate process, call our law firm today at 715-861-1594 or send us a message through our online contact form. We serve clients in Portage County, Wood County and Stevens Point, Wisconsin.