Understanding Probate Administration
Our probate attorneys understand how difficult it is to cope with the death of a loved one while trying to figure out probate administration. We have professional services available to help ease your burden during the planning process and when a loved one passes.
What is Probate?
Probate is the legal process of submitting the deceased’s will in court. The court validates the will and legally appoints the executor named under your will. An executor is responsible for carrying out the affairs of the estate, including collecting assets, paying debts, such as taxes, and distributing estate assets to heirs and beneficiaries as instructed.
Avoid Probate With Our Experienced Lawyers
It’s a common misconception that probate in New York and Florida can take over a year and be expensive. Your estate plan can be designed to avoid the headache and expense, as well as the time delay. Probate may only take a couple of months if it’s handled correctly.
We can help you avoid probate. But before you decide that avoiding probate is your personal goal, it’s important to know that avoiding probate doesn’t mean avoiding estate taxes or trust and estate administration. Avoiding probate may not make the estate settlement process less complicated or time-consuming. Our experienced probate lawyers can help expedite the process and keep the fees down.
If you have questions or concerns about probate issues in New York as well as Florida, please don’t hesitate to contact the probate attorneys at Russo Law Group, P.C. While we have several office locations, we can also visit your home and offer virtual meetings for your convenience.