If your loved one passed away and left a Will directing how their property should be distributed.  Our experienced Estate Attorneys can assist you with getting the Will admitted to Probate.  This includes filing the Probate Petition with the Surrogate’s Court, along with other required affidavits and documentation. Once this process is completed, an Executor is appointed and issued Letters Testamentary, authorizing the marshalling and distribution of assets.  Our attorneys will also provide guidance on the distribution of assets, tax filing obligations, and handling outstanding debts. 

 

****Please note that surrogate court fees are based on the estate value****

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Probate Proceeding

 

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling a deceased person’s estate, when a person dies leaving a will.  Our attorneys assist with validating the will, identifying assets, and paying debts. In addition, we assist executors by filing all paperwork necessary to have the individual appointed as Executor  Our office, will also assist in inventorying estate property, and ensuring proper notice to creditors and beneficiaries. Our attorneys handle any disputes or challenges to the will, and work to resolve conflicts efficiently.

 

Key steps in the probate process include:

 

• Filing the will and petition with the probate court
   

• Identifying and appraising estate assets
   

• Notifying creditors and resolving outstanding debts
   

• Distributing assets to heirs or beneficiaries according to the will or law
   

• Addressing any disputes or claims against the estate