The death of a loved one or friend can be devastating. If that person named you executor of his or her estate, it demonstrates his or her trust in you and your abilities.
At Donze and Donze we understand the emotional turmoil that can surround the death of a loved one or friend and are prepared to represent the executor in the probate and distribution of the estate which involves the following:
- filing the petition for probate
- notifying the beneficiaries
- liquidating the estate
- paying the debts of the estate
- filing the inheritance tax return
- obtaining court approval or preparing a family settlement agreement
- making distribution
If the person dies without a will, Pennsylvania law dictates who will inherit the decedent's property and allows a person to come forward and ask to be appointed administrator of the estate.
At Donze and Donze, our experienced attorneys can provide representation to executors, administrators or even beneficiaries who stand to inherit property from the decedent. While our goal is to see everything run smoothly, sometimes litigation is filed to challenge an action or inaction of an executor or administrator or to challenge a proposed distribution. We have the experience to prosecute or defend these cases.
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To learn more about our probate and estate administration services, please call or e-mail us today.
