Manhattan Estate Administration Lawyer

The Law Offices of Stephen Bilkis and Associates agree, no matter how you look at it, it is difficult when a loved one passes away.  Not only do you have to deal with a tremendous loss, but you must also deal with the management of your loved ones estate in the days and weeks following the passing.  Those who are put in charge of the Estate after your loved one has passed must deal with a lot including; debt collection, valuation of assets, sale of real estate and other assets, record keeping, preparation of Fiduciary accounting, filing of income tax returns and filing of New York Surrogates Court inventory.

In addition, these individuals must quickly learn how to deal with the courts and must deal with unhappy family members who may feel their rights to the estate have been disregarded.  A Manhattan Estate Administration Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates is often needed to sort out all the details surrounding this situation.

Your loved one’s preference for an executor of his or her estate is usually indicated in a Will.  If the deceased individual had a Will, then a Manhattan Estate Administration Lawyer will present the Will for probate.  Before an executor can be appointed however, an Estate Administration Lawyer must file the appropriate paperwork in the New York Surrogates Court.

If no Will exists, the Estate Administration Lawyer will present the Will for administration.  In the absence of a Will, a personal representative will file a petition with the Manhattan Surrogates Court.  The Court will then appoint an administrator to the estate, often a relative or other loved one.  Considering all of these steps that need to take place, there is no question why an Estate Administration Lawyer is often needed.

An Estate Administration Lawyer from our office will work closely with executors, trustees and beneficiaries of trusts and estates to ensure the right steps are taken, and the administration of trusts and estates is conducted in an appropriate and timely manner.  An Estate Administration Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates will counsel those individuals who are involved with the estate through the entire probate and estate process, so that all parties are aware of their rights, allowing these individuals to make informed decisions about the management and distribution of their loved ones estate and assets.

Every Estate Administration Lawyer at Stephen Bilkis and Associates has spent many years counseling New York City residents through the Estate Administration process.  A Manhattan Estate Administration Lawyer from our office will assist you with your various estate and asset-related responsibilities, and ensure that your rights are not ignored.

If you need a Manhattan Estate Administration Lawyer, call us now at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529).  You can also contact us online to schedule an appointment today. We are located throughout New York, Westchester County and Long Island (Nassau County and Suffolk Counties). Call a Manhattan Estate Administration Attorney now at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW (1-800-696-9529). We are available 24/7, contact us today!