What Is Probate?
When someone passes away, the legal process of settling their estate is called probate
This process, governed by Florida law, involves resolving all of the outstanding issues in the person’s life, such as distributing assets, paying debts, and addressing other legal matters. For those unfamiliar with it, probate can be an overwhelming and often emotional experience. The legalities, paperwork, and court proceedings can make it feel like an additional burden at an already difficult time. However, with the right guidance and support, probate doesn’t have to be a frustrating ordeal.
At Welter Law Office, founding attorney Denise Welter brings over 20 years of experience to help individuals and families navigate the probate process. Known for her compassionate approach and attention to detail, Denise has built a reputation for care and consistency across Wesley Chapel and throughout Florida. Her experience allows her to provide calm, steady support to clients as they move through what can be one of the most stressful legal processes.
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How Wills & Trusts Interact with the Probate Process
Wills & trusts are fundamental to most estate plans, and each has its own relationship with probate:
A Will
When a will is in place, one of probate’s main duties is to verify its validity. This involves confirming the will’s authenticity, ensuring it was properly executed, and making sure the deceased person’s wishes are legally recognized. Unfortunately, this is often when disputes may arise. Family members or other interested parties might challenge the will, leading to potentially lengthy and contentious proceedings. With experienced legal guidance, these disputes can be resolved more efficiently, ensuring that the will is honored in the way it was intended.
A Trust
Trusts generally operate differently in relation to probate. The assets placed in a trust during someone’s lifetime bypass probate entirely. Since the trust legally owns the assets, they are not considered part of the deceased’s estate, and therefore, they don’t need to go through probate. However, if there is any ambiguity or a dispute involving the trust, probate court may still become involved.
Attorney Denise Welter is adept at helping clients design estate plans that minimize probate involvement as much as possible, providing peace of mind and reducing the potential stress on loved ones.
Guiding You Through Probate with Compassion
Probate can be a daunting & emotional process, but you don’t have to face it alone
Whether you are serving as an estate executor or dealing with the estate of a loved one, Welter Law Office is here to provide the support you need. Denise Welter has extensive experience guiding clients through the probate process, from the simplest cases to the most complex disputes. With her legal expertise and compassionate approach, she will help you move through probate efficiently and with confidence.
At Welter Law Office, we are committed to providing our clients with the care and attention they deserve. Our goal is to handle the legal complexities of probate so that you can focus on what matters most—honoring your loved one and taking care of yourself and your family during this difficult time.
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If you are navigating the probate process, or if you want to create an estate plan that helps your loved ones avoid probate, Welter Law Office is here to help. Let us provide the legal guidance you need to make this process as smooth as possible.
Call us at (850) 388-3845 email us, or use our online scheduling tool to set up a consultation. Whether you’re in Wesley Chapel, elsewhere in Florida, or out of state, we are here to assist you with care, compassion, and the legal knowledge you can trust.
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Discover the power of our client testimonials, showcasing the transformative impact of our legal services. At Welter Law Office, we have earned the trust of our clients through dedicated support and successful outcomes. Explore the stories that highlight why so many choose us for their legal needs.
We had the privilege of working with Attorney Denise Welter, a truly exceptional family estate attorney who went above and beyond in every aspect of our experience. Faced with the urgent need to prepare my living will on very short notice, Attorney Welter stepped in with unparalleled professionalism and genuine care for our family’s well-being and prepared the documents on the same day as I contacted her law office.
Most recently, the preparation of our family trust and my husband’s living will were executed with the highest level of expertise, and the final documents were completed both professionally and in a remarkably timely manner.
From the moment we reached out, Attorney Welter demonstrated a remarkable commitment to not only addressing our immediate legal needs but also ensuring that every detail was handled with the utmost precision. Attorney Welter made a potentially stressful situation much more manageable, providing clarity and support every step of the way.
If you need a family estate attorney who combines professionalism with genuine compassion, I can guarantee you will not find a more exceptional law firm that will provide a more heartfelt commitment to helping families!
Painless and seamless. We thought a will would be like pulling teeth.
Truly a professional law office. They were able to address all my needs and concerns. Thank you for all that you do. I am truly a satisfied customer.
Denise Welter is a Godsend – she was extremely patient and helpful in our time of need. We are very satisfied and would absolutely recommend her and her firm!
Front desk pleasant and professional. Denise Welter, Esq. was great. Clear explanations, professional and courteous.
Denise Welter was thorough, efficient and answered all our questions. She made getting our family trust completed an easy process and we have a great piece of mind now knowing everything is taken care of for our family.
Denise is an amazing attorney. She responds very quickly to your calls and works with you to understand exactly what you need. I will be recommending Denise to all of my family and friends.
Denise and her team made the process of protecting our family simple and efficient. She is a true professional, would highly recommend!
I contracted with the firm to handle my brothers estate. I can’t say enough good about Denise Welter and the entire staff. I received 1st class treatment and representation and on a personal and personable level. Its big-league representation with small town hospitality. Two thumbs up and if I had a third thumb, they would get that one too!
Detailed stuff that everyone needs to get done made relatively easy. Every legal document that needs to get done to close out your estate without confusion leaving survivors still friends and family together without division… bless your family with this final gift.
Easy to schedule an appointment. Personalized care where you feel you are well-informed of the options that fit your needs. Quick turnaround of final product for review and then signing. Prices totally reasonable.
Extremely pleased with the service of the entire firm. They kept us informed and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend!!
Great attorney. They are experienced, honest, organized, and make the process very organized and clear for you. Highly recommend.
I highly recommend Denise A. Welter! It was a pleasure to have her help me settle my father’s estate. At a very difficult time, she made things easier. She truly cares about her clients, is professional & always has a smile on her face. Tara, her assistant was very friendly & helpful as well. They make an awesome team!
My wife and I had an exceptional experience with Welter law Office. Denise and Tara’s customer service was outstanding, showing a genuine compassion that is truly reassuring with such a sensitive topic. They paid meticulous attention to every detail with preparing our estate planning documents and provided fast, efficient service. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking professional and compassionate legal assistance.
Denise has been so helpful to me with planning for my loved ones in the future. She made me feel so comfortable and answers every question. I feel so much better getting all of my ducks in a row with this law office!
Denise Welter and her staff were so easy to work with. Her expertise in Trusts and Wills was exactly what I needed. She is very knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend her law firm!
Fantastic legal service. Denise Welter responded rapidly to our estate planning needs delivering a solid set of documents in a well organized binder. She was able to readily manage some unique conditions in the estate trust for us. We are confident our legal matters are well handled which gives us peace of mind. Denise is a class act and we highly recommend her office for your legal needs. Her assistant Tara is equally friendly and supportive; always willing to go the extra mile for the client. A wonderful experience from end to end!
I am a client of Denise A. Welter, Esq. and shall remain as long as I require Quality Legal representation. Ms. Welter is extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable, responsible and personable. She was/is responsive to my specific requests and needs as well as expedient with delivery of same. Her outstanding Character and Integrity are exceptional and admirable. “Salt of the Earth.” I highly recommend!
Everyone should have this done!
This attorney is friendly and helpful.
Living trust is far better than a will.
Fantastic from start to finish. I love all the small things that make our lives easier, such as providing an organized binder for our estate planning documents and prompts for adding key information we wouldn’t have otherwise thought of. Highly recommend.
Great service. They actually listened and didn’t rush us through the process. Answered all our questions. Thank you!
Denise is very good at taking her time and explaining the process of protecting your future and family. Tara is also amazing and I would recommended my family and friends to absolutely give Welter Law Office a call!
Denise and her team are very pofessional and helpful helping take care of one of the most important things you can do to have an estate plan to protect your family!!
Words can’t explain how grateful we are to have experienced such a wonderful team. Denise is a very professional, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney who actually cares about her clients and Tara is also very professional, compassionate and knowledgeable as well. I highly recommend!!
Very professional and informative. Helped make our estate planning smooth and easy! Highly recommend to handle all estate planning needs!
Denise and Tara are fantastic. They helped me feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulder. Definitely recommend Denise to handle your Estate Planning!!
We have utilized Denise Welter’s law office for years. She is incredible and compassionate in the way she provides her many services! We highly recommend her!
Dawn DeMarco-Book
Denise is a great person who really cares about her clients! She always goes above and beyond to protect their interests! I wouldn’t use anyone else!!
Denise is amazing estate and probate attorney !
Denise and her her team are 5 star! As an attorney myself in another area of the law, I trust Denise and her firm to handle the needs of my clients and those in our community. Finding someone you trust to handle your personal affairs is so important and Denise is who you want in your corner!
My mother read Ms Welter’s article in Neighborhood News (03/2024) and made a decision she needed to update all of her legal documents at age 85!
Ms Welter advised that my daughter (who just graduated HS) needed to have legal documents for Living Will & Durable PoA. Which was so easy to accomplish. (Every parent should do this for their recently graduated children.)
Denise and Tara (and Tiffany as witness) were all wonderful and it has been a great experience. So much so, I am having them create a dynasty trust for myself.
Excellent experience with the care they provided for 3 generations of my family.
I have worked with Denise Welter. She is very professional and responsive. She is very knowledgeable, patient, and took the time to explain the process of transferring the deed to LLC. She completed the transfer for me on time and thoroughly. I appreciated all her work and effort and definitely would recommend her to family and friends.
Denise Welter and staff were fantastic. Handled our will and trust (amongst other things) expeditiously and without issue. They took our stress away and we are confident that our child will be taken care of (edit: now children!)
I could not be more grateful that my mother hired Denise Welter, P.A. to manage the intricacies of her estate planning, including the creation of her will, trust, and health care surrogate documentation.
Denise Welter’s attention to detail and commitment to ensuring my mother’s wishes were accurately reflected in the legal documentation gave our family immense peace of mind, particularly as we navigated this sensitive phase in my mother’s life.
As my mother approached the end of her life, the importance of these legal documents provided became even more pronounced. Knowing my mother’s wishes were documented and legally sound allowed our family to focus on spending quality time together during this challenging period.
In a field where trust and competence are paramount, Denise Welter, P.A. proved to be an exceptional advocate for our family. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate attorney for estate planning needs. Her commitment to excellence has undoubtedly left a lasting positive impression on our family.
This firm, especially my attorney, Denise Welter, were so incredible with helping my sister and I with my fathers affairs after he passed. They were all very empathetic and helpful. I moved out of Florida a few years ago and Denise and her team made handling everything from across the country as easy as possible and always answered my questions promptly. Would definitely recommend this firm to anyone needing counsel or representation.
Heard many good things and I’m very impressed with a presentation.
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