Meet The Team

Carolyn Lawrence

President & Probate Coach

As a former legal assistant, Carolyn created a niche that did not exist prior to 2008. Her many years of focused work on grant applications makes teaming up with By-Your-Side Probate Services a great choice when needing to wrap up a loved one’s estate.

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Stephen Lawrence

Office Manager & Probate Coach

Distributing the inheritance is one of the executor’s last fiduciary duties.  After the grant has been received from the court, and all other work is done, Stephen with his many years of financial skills can guide you correctly on how to distribute the estate, effortlessly.

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Raeanne Bates

Commissioner of Oaths

Raeanne’s services are worth using. Her attention to detail and experience with surrogate work will help you get all necessary affidavits signed before filing the application with the Clerk of the Court.

Our Vision

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Providing prompt, ethical service.

Our Mission

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Preserve more of the estate inheritance for families.

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