New York Probate Law Firm
Estate Administration Lawyers in Dutchess County
Dealing with the death of a loved one is difficult. When there is a will involved, the estate will have to be administered through probate court. The probate court system may seem confusing to you and probably the last thing you want to deal with.
The attorneys at Dietz & Dietz, LLP, in Poughkeepsie, New York, know probate law and procedure. We can handle the process for you from opening to closing, so that it is one less thing for you to worry about. Contact us for a consultation about your probate issue.
The Probate System
If you have been named as the executor or personal administrator in someone's will, you will need to go through probate court. The purpose is to pay any taxes and expenses of the deceased, and then distribute assets as designated in the will. We will draft the numerous documents to submit to the court and prove up the will before the judge.
Once you have been appointed executor, we will pay any taxes and debts of the deceased. Under the probate code, we have to give creditors a certain amount of time to submit their claims against the estate.
Issues That Can Arise
Occasionally, a devisee (someone who is given something in the will) will contest the will. Someone may claim that the will is not authentic, or was signed under improper influence. If someone contests the will, we will work to protect the estate in the event of probate litigation.
Our attorneys are experienced in probate and inheritance law. We accept Visa and MasterCard. Contact us to schedule a free consultation. Please contact us to discuss our fee arrangement.
