subject: What are Wrongful Death and Survival Actions? [print this page] A lawyer can help ease the burden and stress that will follow the loved one's death. A lawyer can help with the following and much more: 1) Open the estate in Probate and insure an appropriate Personal Representative is appointed; 2) Help the family throughout the Probate process; 3) Represent the family and the deceased's estate to insure their rights are not violated; 4) Determine the facts of the incident and liability; 5) Negotiate with the adverse party to reach an appropriate settlement; and, 6) If no settlement is agreed upon, determine the appropriate court in which to file the lawsuit.
