Pittsburgh Will & Estate Law Attorneys

Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Estate law is the net worth of a person at any point in time alive or dead. An area of estate law is estate administration, which refers to the process of collecting and managing the estate and distributing the remaining property to the heirs of the estate. During this phase, there is a period for the orderly distribution of a person’s assets. This is where taxes are paid and where a will contest may arise. Our attorneys have a thorough understanding of the complexities of estate law. Estate administration also involves submitting a will for probate. Our attorneys can guide you through this process to ensure that you submit the required documentation for your estate administration. We work hard to ensure that our clients can protect their property while providing them with a clear understanding of the process.

Estate Administration

In spite of the pain of losing a loved one, important steps need to be taken regarding that person’s estate. We recommend that you gather the following documents as a first step: an original will, a death certificate, life insurance policies, and outstanding bills and expenses paid on behalf of your loved one after their death. These documents will assist you in administrating that person’s estate. An executor or administrator of an estate is usually appointed by a will or may be appointed by the Court. The executor or administrator has essential duties that can be completed with the assistance of an attorney.

These duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Arrange for the probate of the will with the office of the Register of wills.
• Notify banks, employers, insurance companies, stock brokers, and others of the death, and begin identifying assets and liabilities of the decedent.
• Advertise the grant of letters by the Register of Wills.
• Prepare and file inventory of estate with Register of Wills.
• Prepare and file Pennsylvania inheritance tax return, federal estate tax return, and any other death tax returns needed for property located in other states.
• Prepare and file decedent’s final lifetime income tax returns, federal and state.

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The attorneys at Notaro Family Law Group, P.C.. – Divorce and Family Lawyers have Over 20 Years of experience helping clients with their will and estate cases. We handle issues that arise regarding estate law, including wills, intestate estates, powers of attorney, and estate administration. We can help you through the process to ensure that your assets are protected, and that your will and estate administration is completed correctly. Our team is always available to answer your questions.