Estate Administration
When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want to worry about are the complexities of estate law. A knowledgeable estate administration attorney in New York City can help you navigate the uncertainty and challenges during such difficult times. At Steven Glass Law PLLC, we specialize in providing comprehensive legal services in estate administration and bringing experience and compassion to the various challenges and legal proceedings faced by family members. Our experienced attorneys, well-versed in both estate law and the nuances of estate administration, offer expert guidance and representation to clients, with a focus on providing personalized services that keep and protect your best interests at heart.
How we can help
SGL provides a broad range of services to help you navigate the complexities of estate planning and estate administration. We assist in various aspects of estate administration, whether you are a beneficiary or an executor, and whether or not the deceased has left a will.
What Does Estate Administration Involve?
Estate administration is the managing and settling of the affairs of a deceased person’s estate. It is a multifaceted process that requires meticulous attention to detail and legal expertise. For those tasked with the estate administration of the deceased, the process involves not only the distribution of assets, but also the responsibility of upholding their legacy and the fair and equitable resolution of their final affairs.
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Estate administration involves several key steps and may be a lengthy process. If a will exists, the first step is the confirmation of the validity of the deceased’s will through the probate process, and the official appointment of the executor by the Surrogate’s Court. In the absence of a will, an administrator is appointed by the Court upon submission of the requisite petition and supporting documentation. Probate is an essential legal procedure that ensures the will’s validity and that the deceased’s final wishes are honored and their estate is properly settled.
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After a fiduciary is appointed, a comprehensive assessment and gathering of all the deceased individual’s assets and the settlement of outstanding obligations such as debts and liabilities, including payment of any applicable estate and income taxes, is undertaken. These financial responsibilities must be met before the distribution of assets to beneficiaries can begin.
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The estate administration process may involve managing and resolving estate litigation. This can arise from disputes among beneficiaries, challenges to the will’s validity, or claims against the estate by creditors. Our attorneys have decades of experience resolving estate-related disputes and litigation and can assist in protecting your interests.