Probate

Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person.  We are available to advise and assist with all areas of the probate process, including:
  • Preparing the legal documents to have the estate executor, or Personal Representative, appointed by the Court
  • Preparing the estate inventory of assets
  • Coordinating with the appraiser for necessary appraisals of any estate property
  • Preparing the final income tax return for the decedent
  • Preparing any income tax returns required to be filed for the estate
  • Preparing any federal estate tax returns for the estate
  • Preparing documents necessary to account for all funds handled by the estate
  • Preparing a proposal for distribution of the estate assets
  • Reviewing the estate plan and preparing new documents for the persons receiving property from the estate.


Bryan R. Hedman, Attorney at Law
Hedman Law Office
5515 E. 18th Street, Suite 160
Sioux Falls, SD  57110

Telephone:  (605)  274-9222
Fax:  (605)  271-9622

Email:  ​[email protected]