When a loved one passes away the administration of his or her estate is a necessary legal process that may require the assistance of an experienced lawyer. At McCarthy Weisberg Cummings, P.C., we offer knowledgeable informative and effective guidance to individuals and families in need of probate and estate administration services in Harrisburg or throughout Pennsylvania.
If you have been named executor of a will, have questions as a named beneficiary or simply need skilled guidance through the administration process, our Harrisburg probate attorneys can help. Contact our law firm at 717.260.3646 to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced probate and estate administration lawyers.
Pennsylvania Probate
Probate is a court-supervised legal process that involves administering a deceased individual's estate, including the distribution of inheritance to beneficiaries. The process can be confusing and complex for those unfamiliar with Pennsylvania probate laws. Our attorneys use their vast knowledge of probate and tax laws to guide clients through probate as simply and efficiently as possible.
When an estate is required to pass through probate (as opposed to estate distributions that pass through instructions in a living trust), a number of legal issues must be addressed before asset distributions can be made to heirs and the estate closed. A brief overview of the probate process includes:
- Validating the individual's will, or the fact that there is no will
- Court-appointment of the executor of the estate
- Notifying all interested persons and creditors
- Taking inventory of estate assets
- Addressing claims against the estate and paying valid debts
- Resolving probate litigation such as will contests
- Preparing and filing state and federal tax returns
- Asset distributions in accordance with the will or Pennsylvania's intestate statute (when there is not a valid will)
Our attorneys offer collective experience as tax advisors, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and estate planning, elder law and probate lawyers. This experience enables us to efficiently address the full spectrum of legal issues that arise in the probate process. We strive for efficiency and resolution so that the family may move on with their lives.
Entrust Your Needs to Our Pennsylvania Estate Administration Attorneys
Our attorneys can advise you through the process, or handle it for you. For more information about our probate and estate administration services, contact our Harrisburg law firm at 717.260.3646.
