The administration of estates can be complex. We assist in identifying probate and non-probate assets; guiding beneficiaries in the event that the deceased died intestate (without a will); determining the survivors’ immediate needs; probating the Will or applying for Letters of Administration in the event that there is no Will; safeguarding estate assets; assuring that all required notices are sent and filed; arranging for the calculation and payment of any federal estate and/or state inheritance taxes; assisting in the preparation of the estate’s fiduciary income tax returns and the allocation of estate deductions among the various returns; doing “post-mortem” estate planning (including but not limited to the use of qualified disclaimers) if necessary; assisting in the evaluation of claims against the estate; guiding the personal representative (executor or administrator) through the estate administration process, and concluding the administration in a manner that will protect the personal representative from liability in the future.

The loss of a loved one gives rise to many difficulties, only some of which are legal. We would be pleased to assist you in any way possible with any phase of the estate administration process.

We have assisted many families with the practical and legal problems confronting them when a loved one dies, assisting in the administration of our clients' estates and also representing executors, trustees and beneficiaries.