To begin paying off the Estate's debt, start with its administrative expenses.

These individuals, or companies, help manage the Estate during its settlement.

Typically, service professionals include, but are not limited to:

• Lawyers (Estate, Probate, malpractice, etc)


• Accountants


• Tax advisors


• Financial Advisors


• Appraiser


• Additional service professionals needed to maintain value of Estate property

Pay these bills from the Estate Account, not from a personal bank account.

Note: each state has their own payment priorities and so review the links below to review local Probate law before continuing.