Lancaster Estate Administration Lawyers
After the death of a loved one, an attorney experienced in estate administration can provide a valuable service to the surviving family members and especially to the person named as Executor of the estate.
The attorneys of Herr & Low, P.C., are experienced in estate administration. When you select us to handle an estate, you can be confident that all the innumerable details involved in estate settlement are being managed efficiently and effectively.
Since 1983, we have provided comprehensive estate administration services to clients throughout central Pennsylvania. Estate administration involves:
- Gathering and inventorying the estate assets
- Valuing the assets
- Paying final debts and filing a Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Return (and, if necessary, a Federal Estate Tax Return)
- Preparing other documents as needed, including: Status Report; Notices to beneficiaries; Certification of Notice; Inventory; Fiduciary Income Tax Return; Accounting
- Distributing the remainder of the estate to heirs as directed in the Will
We will do as much as we can for the family, helping them solve problems related to the loss of the family member. For example, we can help with canceling the credit cards, writing the credit bureau, dealing with paying medical bills, and transferring car titles.
Should a Will contest or other form of probate litigation arise, our firm has the resources and skills needed to address and resolve the dispute.
Lifting the Burden From Your Shoulders
The Executor of an estate is legally responsible for seeing that the estate is administered correctly. He or she can be held liable if mistakes are made.
Our estate administration attorneys recognize that this is a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one. The deadlines and procedures involved in managing an estate can seem overwhelming to someone who is faced with it for the first time. We are available to lift this burden from your shoulders.
For helpful information about estate administration, please review the following articles:
Legal Issues Following the Death of a Loved One
Legal Issues Following the Death of a Spouse
To arrange a consultation with a member of our law firm, please contact us by e-mail or call toll free: 888-826-6103.
