The affairs of the deceased are never in order when they die. There may be problems with their wills. In some cases, wills may not exist at all. In New York, probate and estate administration can be difficult when you have substantial assets. Having decades of estate planning experience, our probate and estate administration attorneys ensure your inheritance is protected, and your loved one’s wishes are maintained.
In What Cases Does Probate Need to be Executed?
The estate of your loved one will have to go through probate if his or her assets are only in their name, regardless of who his or her beneficiaries are or their wishes in a will. By submitting affidavits from witnesses and notifying the heirs that the will is being probated, the petitioner, usually the executor of the will, must prove that the will is valid. The prosecutors without legal experience might find this process to be long and difficult. Executors and heirs can turn to us for assistance with the following tasks:
- Making the will a reality
- The heirs of the deceased are notified
- Following the probate of a will, the process of collecting assets
- Tax returns should be prepared for the decedent
- Assisting in the payment of creditor claims
- Preparation of federal and state estate taxes for clients
- The will was formally and informally filed with the court
- There is a distribution of the estate’s assets
Our goal is to assist you throughout the entire process of leaving a will for a family member. A loved one’s death is inevitably accompanied grief and loss. We assist the heirs of an estate in return for our assistance, allowing them to focus on other important matters. Whether you are the executor of a will or expecting to inherit from someone you love, we can assist you. We represent executors, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries on Staten Island, Staten Island, Manhattan, and Long Island.
In The Absence Of A Will, How Is The Estate Of A Deceased Person Distributed?
The estate of a deceased family member without a will ought to be handled a Brooklyn Probate Attorney if there are substantial assets. Property will be distributed according to state law in New York since no will will be created. Several family members may not be able to request an administrative hearing before the state takes control of their assets. The attorneys at Cohen & Cohen Estate Administration represent direct beneficiaries as well as those who need to prove kinship in order to inherit.
In the event of a deceased relative who didn’t leave a will, but who still has living relatives who are closer than their first cousins, a kinship hearing is required in order to prove their claim. If you have a reliable attorney on your side, you won’t have to worry as much about appearing at multiple hearings during the long process. With our experience handling kinship hearings, our legal team will ensure that your case will be handled in the most effective way.
Clients Are At The Center Of Everything We Do
The process of fighting for the assets and properties that a loved one left them can be especially traumatizing for our clients who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our attorney will listen to you so that they can better understand your wishes, regardless of whether your will needs probate or if it is uncontested. Our attorneys provide legal services whenever individuals require them. Throughout New York City and Long Island, we act as executors or administrators for beneficiaries.