Meet the Estate Planning + Probate Teams at CCHA
POST DATE: 3.24.22
The American Bar Association, an organization CCHA is proud to call a partner, defines probate as the “formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries.” They characterize estate planning as “the transfer of property at death as well as a variety of other personal matters and may or may not involve tax planning.”
If you or a loved one is seeking guidance on these matters, CCHA is here with resources you can utilize. We have extensive experience applicable to a multitude of circumstances, and can provide you with personalized legal advice. Our team is ready to assist you with any family situation.
Estate Planning + Probate Resources
- 6 Tips for Naming a Beneficiary
- What Are the Benefits of a Revocable Trust?
- What Is a Spendthrift Trust?
- Should Your Estate Plan Include a Trust?
- Do I Need an Estate Planning Attorney?
- 3 Reasons You May Need a Trust
- What is a Primary and Contingent Beneficiary?
Meet the Team
Sarah Randall concentrates her practice on estate planning, probate, guardianships, and real estate. She joined Church Church Hittle + Antrim in December of 2007, and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Indiana, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the Supreme Court of California. She is a member of the Indiana and Hamilton County Bar Associations.
Victoria is an associate in the firm’s estate planning and probate practice groups. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, guardianships and adoptions. Victoria graduated from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2017. She received her J.D. and a Graduate Certificate in Health Law.
Estate Planning with CCHA
Thoughtful and strategic estate planning is an important step in understanding and controlling your personal and family financial situation. Estate planning is a process by which individuals protect and preserve assets for themselves and for their heirs and beneficiaries and then transfer those assets, during life or upon death, consistent with predetermined goals. The estate planning attorneys at CCHA will help you develop an estate plan that is tailored to meet your unique goals, expectations, and family circumstances. CCHA offers comprehensive estate planning services including wills and trusts, advance directives, business succession planning, gifting strategies, charitable planning and more.
Trust + Probate Administration with CCHA
Probate administration is the court process by which a will is proved valid or invalid, and the legal procedures wherein the estate of a decedent is administered. This often complex process requires that taxes and other debts be paid, and also ensures that the provisions of the decedent’s will or trust instrument are fulfilled.
Dealing with the wide range of emotions upon the passing of a loved one can be overwhelming, as can understanding the legal issues surrounding how that loved one’s estate must be handled, sometimes in scenarios when a loved one dies without a will. CCHA offers comprehensive probate and trust administration services dedicated to helping alleviate the stress and frustration families may experience during such difficult times. If your loved one did not leave a will or if the will is deemed invalid, our attorneys will help you navigate Indiana’s law of intestate succession.
Contact the Attorneys at CCHA
With six locations throughout the state of Indiana, we’re here to help Hoosiers. Whether you’re planning for the future, or managing an unexpected life event, CCHA attorneys are here to be your advocates and more. With more than 140 years of excellent service + thoughtful solutions, contact us today for a legal partner you can trust.
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