Welcome To The Law Office of Deborah J. Schmidt
Please use your legal name as it appears on your license or government-issue ID
We’re sorry for your loss, and we appreciate your trust in our firm during this difficult time.
To help us begin the probate process, please provide your information below.

The questionnaire will take about 15–20 minutes to complete, and you can save your progress and return anytime.

Once submitted, our team will carefully review your information and contact you with the next steps.

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Decedent Details
Decedent Details
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Are you married?
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Location of Will
Does the decedent have a will ?
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Unknown
Decedent property has a probable value in excess of $75000? *
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Personal Representative


Beneficiaries Or Heirs At Law
Did the decedent have a spouse?
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Unkown

Does the decedent have any children? *
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Does the decedent have any other beneficiaries, including living siblings and living parents?
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Assets
Please provide detailed information about the assets owned by the deceased. This information helps our firm assess the size of the estate, identify where assets are held, understand any outstanding debts, and account for any business interests. These factors are crucial for accurate planning and tailored recommendations. Provide as much information as possible; if exact figures are unavailable, estimates or 'unknown' are acceptable. If you are uncertain about any details, feel free to make a note at the end of this form, and we can address these points during your appointment.
Safe Deposit Box
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Do you know if the they owned any real estate?
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Do you know if they have Stocks And Bonds?
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Do you know if they have Bank Accounts?
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Assets 2
Please provide detailed information about the assets owned by the deceased. This information helps our firm assess the size of the estate, identify where assets are held, understand any outstanding debts, and account for any business interests. These factors are crucial for accurate planning and tailored recommendations. Provide as much information as possible; if exact figures are unavailable, estimates or 'unknown' are acceptable. If you are uncertain about any details, feel free to make a note at the end of this form, and we can address these points during your appointment.
Money Market Accounts Or Certificates of Deposit
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Do you know if they have U.S. GOVERNMENT Savings Bonds (E, EE, H)?
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Did the decedent have any outstanding mortgages?
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Do you know id they have life insurance?
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Assets 3
Did the decedent have any annuities?
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Did the deceased own vehicles?
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Do you know if they owe anyone money? Bankruptcy, Judgements, Collections?
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Acknowledgment and Consent


Witness Information
Need Help? • Witnesses observe your signing of the legal documents, verify your identity, and confirm that you are signing voluntarily. Their presence ensures the documents are legally valid. • Notary officially notarizes your documents and confirms signatures. The notary information is pre-filled with the default notary of the Law Office of Deborah J. Schmidt. • Users can directly edit witness and notary fields. • Provide accurate names, addresses, and dates for all fields to ensure the documents are legally valid. • If you encounter any issues or problems, contact our team at (214) 831-8831 or email support@legalgen.com.
Do you have the names of the witnesses to the will?
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Summary
Summary
Review your responses on the specific screens listed on the right-hand side. Once you're ready, click 'Complete' to finish this intake."