“Probate” is the process whereby a Court supervises the transfer of assets from a deceased person to his or her heirs. Probate requires the filing of particular and complicated legal forms, and the entire process is supervised by the Probate Court in the county in which the decedent resided at the time of death.

Whether you are in need of a will or someone close to you has passed on, probate law and the issues surrounding the probate process can be difficult and time consuming. It is often better to speak with a probate attorney and make plans to avoid loved ones from having to guess as to your wishes. The Bernstein Law Group, PC can help you with the following probate issues:

  • Formal Administration of Estates and Probating of Wills

  • Asset Distribution

  • Summary and Ancillary Administration

  • Estate Tax (IRS Form 706 & DOR Form M-706) Preparation & Filing

Formal probate proceedings may not be necessary upon the death of a loved one, even if the decedent did not have a Living Trust.  However, in all cases involving death, family members should contact an Estate Planning and Trust Administration attorney to make sure their property rights are protected and that the assets of the decedent are properly transferred to the rightful heirs.

The Bernstein Law Group, PC can help you to expedite the trust and estate administration process quickly and in a cost-saving manner.