Probate Assistance
When a former property owner passes before claiming surplus funds or unclaimed property they were owed, those funds do not disappear. Rightful heirs retain the legal right to recover them — but doing so requires the estate to be properly opened through probate first.
Our licensed attorneys handle the full probate process on behalf of heirs and estate representatives. Whether a summary administration or formal probate is required, we open the estate, identify rightful heirs, and coordinate the surplus or unclaimed property claim simultaneously so nothing falls through the cracks and no deadlines are missed.
If a claim deadline is approaching and the estate is not yet open, contact us immediately. Acting quickly is critical to preserving the right to recover.
Occupancy Time Extensions
After a foreclosure sale completes and the certificate of title transfers to the new owner, the former occupant may be served with a writ of possession — a court order requiring immediate vacation of the property. For many families, the timeline is impossible to meet without proper notice and time to arrange alternative housing.
Our licensed attorneys can contest the writ of possession, negotiate directly with the new owner or their counsel for a voluntary occupancy extension, and work to give you a reasonable, realistic timeline to relocate properly. The goal is a dignified, organized transition — not a forced removal.
If you have been served with a writ of possession or received a notice to vacate, contact us immediately. The sooner we respond, the more options are available.
You May Be Owed Money From the Sale.
If the foreclosure auction generated more than what was owed on the mortgage, surplus funds may be waiting in the clerk of court's office in your name. We handle time extensions and surplus recovery simultaneously — so you do not miss either opportunity.
Learn about surplus recovery →Time Is Critical in Both Situations.
Whether you need probate opened to protect a claim deadline or an attorney to respond to a writ of possession, contact us now. Our licensed attorneys are ready to evaluate your situation and move quickly.