Probate Attorney NYC

Probate is a process which validatesrnand pronounces Last Will and Testament of Individual as valid and effective forrnpurposes of estate administration and asset distribution.

If you have had a loved one pass awayrnrecently, you may have found that their Will has to pass through probate courtrnbefore debts of the decedent ?may be paid and the remaining assets of therndecedent may be distributed to the beneficiaries. Depending on the size andrncomplexity of the estate itself, this process can take anywhere from few weeksrnto several years. If you are a beneficiary of the estate, or involved in it inrnany other way, it is important to understand what to expect and to have thernhelp you need.

There are often conflicts during thernprobate process, and this is especially common if there is no comprehensivernestate plan or Will that gives explicit instructions on how assets should berndistributed. If a conflict arises, the courts will listen to both sides of thernargument. A conflict during the probate process should be treated quiternsimilarly to any other legal conflict, so whether you are a surviving spouse, arnchild, a beneficiary named in the Will or a nominated Executor, you should havernan attorney representing your interests.

An attorney can be helpful throughoutrnthe probate court process. This is especially true if you have been appointedrnas the ?executor ?or personal representative of the estate. If you would likernassistance with any aspect of the probate process, please contact us. We can bernreached by dialing (212) 292-3863. We work in all probate courts throughoutrnBrooklyn, Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, and Long Island, and we’llrnbe happy to assist you with anything that you need.