New York City Estate Administration Lawyers
Posted on | March 30, 2010 | No Comments
Leeds Morelli & Brown is a New York City Contested Estate, Estate Planning & Estate Administration Law Firm committed to integrity and professionalism. For decades, we have represented people needing experienced estate litigation services.
Contested Wills / Probate
A will contest is a legal challenge to the validity of a will. You need to contact a lawyer if you believe that the testator (the party who made the will) did not have the mental capacity to understand the will, was delusional or was under undue influence or fraud when he or she made the will. We can represent you if you believe a will does not accurately reflect the intent of the testator or if the will was never updated and therefore does not include all of the heirs. In addition, you may need probate litigation if you believe the executor is managing the probate improperly and is dissipating assets.
Estate Administration
Estate administration requires the personal representative to gather the deceased’s assets, pay the debts and distribute the assets to the heirs. Probate can be an informal or formal process requiring the personal representative to file paperwork with the court and appoint a person to manage the estate. This representative documents the deceased’s assets, notifies his or her creditors of the death and pays debts from the estate. The remaining assets are distributed according to the will. An attorney may be necessary to assist the personal representative with the administration process.
Contested Estate
An heir may believe that a will, codicil or trust is not being implemented or managed correctly. We will review the documents to determine whether an heir’s claim is likely to succeed. In addition, we will work to protect the assets of an estate from an executor or administrator who is managing an estate improperly.
Estate Planning
Every adult needs an estate plan. You need to decide who will care for your minor children and who will receive your assets and property. Your personal representative or trustee will follow the directions you left in the will or estate plan and makes sure your assets are distributed the way you planned. A complete estate plan allows you to designate a guardian for your minor children, give money to charity, give money or property to family members and prevent disputes among family members.
Estate & Probate
You want to leave your family an organized inheritance. Be sure your will transfers your assets to your heirs, your insurance policies are structured properly and your estate plan is understandable. Your heirs will appreciate it if you accomplish these goals with a minimum of confusion, with manageable paperwork and in accordance with the complicated state and federal laws involved.
When you work with us, you’re part of the family. We know it can be difficult to talk to a lawyer during working hours, so we will even give you our personal numbers. We’ll do what it takes to make life easier for you. Contact Us Today!
Talk to us — the Long Island Contested Estate and New York Estate Planning Law Firm of Leeds Morelli & Brown, representing clients in New York City, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Call us at 1-888-5-JOBLAW or 1-516-873-9550.
