Estate Administration

Upon the death of a family member or someone close, individuals look to our firm for guidance in handling all aspects of the estate administration. From probating a Will, to dealing with the taxes associated with an estate, to meeting with the family to discuss the estate administration process, our firm possesses the expertise to assist clients at this difficult time.

Our firm's attorneys initially meet with the Executor or Administrator of the estate, to fully explain the entire process, assist with the appropriate filings to have the Executor or Administrator recognized and then to move forward with the Estate Administration process. This process includes the identification, protection and marshalling of assets, the payment of debts and taxes and the final distribution to beneficiaries. Our firm prides itself on quick and efficient administration of an estate and we specialize in larger estates that contain businesses or other estates that may possess special problems or issues.

In addition to the legal expertise our firm brings to bear, we also are particularly adept at handling difficult family situations that sometimes arise with estates. Practicing conflict avoidance at all stages in the process, but possessing litigation expertise in case such avoidance fails.