Probate in New York: With and Without a Will
Probate is the process of distributing a person's assets after he or she passes away. If the person left behind a will, then the probate process means asking the probate court to validate the will so that assets can be distributed according to the terms of the will. If the person died without a will, then the probate court will distribute any assets to relatives according to state inheritance laws.
In a will, a person is appointed as executor or personal representative. This is the individual who has primary responsibility for carrying out the terms of the will. If there is no will, then the probate court will appoint an executor.
Since 1992, the Queens probate attorneys at The Law Offices of Nathan Erlich, P.C., have provided legal advice and representation to estate executors, as well as to beneficiaries and other relatives who have questions about their rights under the will or under New York state inheritance laws.
Qualified Probate Administration by a Highly Trained Attorney
Our law firm is well-suited to handle probate administration. Not only do our lawyers have extensive experience in New York's probate courts, we also have a long-established and highly regarded law practice in the areas of real estate, financial planning and estate planning. Real estate often changes hands as part of the estate administration process, and we can plan and execute those transactions so they occur efficiently and with minimal loss of estate assets to estate taxes.
With more than 20 years of legal experience, attorney Nathan Erlich also possesses a master's degree in taxation from Boston University, along with degrees in law, economics and finance from Australia's Monash University and the University of London.
Contact The Law Offices of Nathan Erlich, P.C.
For our clients' convenience, we have several offices in New York City and Nassau County, including our main office in Forest Hills, Queens. Our law firm also regularly represents clients from outside the New York Metropolitan Area. To schedule a confidential and complimentary consultation to discuss your probate administration needs, call toll free 877-518-7581 or contact us online.
