Probate can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with a loss and trying to handle legal requirements at the same time. Whether you’re an executor, administrator, or family member trying to understand what comes next, Alicja M. Sroka & Associates helps you move through the process with clarity and confidence.

We assist clients with opening probate, meeting court deadlines, completing required filings, and managing estate administration from start to finish. If you’re facing delays, confusion, or conflict between family members, we can step in and help keep the matter moving forward.

Probate Guidance From Start to Finish

Probate is the legal process of settling a person’s estate through the court system. Not every estate requires probate, but when it does, there are strict procedures that must be followed.

Our office helps clients understand what applies to their situation and ensures the process is handled properly.

We can assist with:

• Evaluating whether probate is required
• Filing the initial court petition to open the estate
• Confirming executor or administrator appointment
• Meeting court deadlines and documentation requirements
• Communicating with beneficiaries and interested parties

If you are not sure what probate means or whether you need to take legal action, we can review your situation and explain the next steps.

Opening Probate and Navigating Court Requirements

Opening a probate estate involves much more than filing one form. Court procedures often include formal notices, inventory requirements, accountings, and approvals before assets can be transferred.

Sroka Law guides you through each requirement and helps you avoid common mistakes that cause estates to drag on for months longer than expected.

We focus on keeping probate organized, compliant, and efficient, so you can move forward without unnecessary stress.

Executor Representation and Estate Administration Support

Serving as an executor (or estate administrator) comes with legal responsibilities. Even when the family is cooperative, it can be difficult to keep everything straight — especially when there are banks, creditors, property transfers, and tax questions involved.

We provide executor representation and ongoing estate administration support, including:

• Preparing and filing probate court documents
• Helping gather estate assets and documentation
• Addressing creditor claims and outstanding bills
• Coordinating real estate issues and property transfer steps
• Handling distribution planning and required approvals

If you want to do things correctly and protect yourself as executor, legal guidance early in the process can help prevent disputes later.

Helping Families Resolve Delays, Confusion, or Conflicts

Probate becomes much harder when communication breaks down or family members disagree about decisions. Sometimes conflict arises over a will, asset distribution, property decisions, or delays in administration.

Sroka Law helps families and executors work through probate problems such as:

• Estates stuck due to missing documents or unclear next steps
• Beneficiary disputes and communication issues
• Confusion over responsibilities and legal requirements
• Problems locating assets or managing multiple accounts
• Concerns about delays caused by the executor or others involved

Our goal is to help move probate forward while keeping the process legally sound and as smooth as possible.

Guidance on Asset Distribution and Legal Next Steps

One of the most important parts of probate is making sure assets are distributed properly and legally. This may include:

• Distributing funds from bank accounts or investment accounts
• Transferring real estate ownership
• Handling personal property and inheritance decisions
• Completing final reporting and closing the estate
• We help you understand what happens next, what paperwork is required, and what should be done before any assets are distributed.

If you are unsure whether you can begin distributing assets, or you want to avoid personal liability as executor, we can help you take the right steps in the correct order.

Why Work With Alicja M. Sroka & Associates

Probate is not just paperwork — it’s a legal process with deadlines, court requirements, and real responsibility. Alicja M. Sroka & Associates provides dependable guidance, straightforward answers, and consistent communication throughout your probate matter.

Clients come to us because they want:

• Clear direction and organized estate administration
• Reliable probate filings and court compliance
• Support resolving delays and confusion
• Practical guidance through complex family situations