Estate Administration & Probate

Helping You Handle a Loved One’s Estate

Losing someone is hard enough without having to sort through court documents, deadlines, and unfamiliar legal terms. If you’ve been named an executor—or if your loved one passed away without a will—we’re here to help you settle the estate properly and without unnecessary stress. We guide clients throughout New York City and the Greater Hudson Valley through the probate and estate administration process, step by step.

What We Help With

Whether there’s a will or not, we assist with:

Filing the estate in Surrogate’s Court

Notifying heirs and beneficiaries

Collecting and valuing assets

Paying debts, taxes & expenses

Distributing property properly

Resolving disputes or unclear instructions

From court paperwork to real estate transfers, we’ll make sure it’s done correctly and legally.

Probate vs. Administration – What’s the Difference?

• Probate happens when there is a valid will. The named executor files it with the court and carries out the instructions.

• Estate administration is required when someone dies without a will (intestate). The court appoints someone—often a family member—to manage the estate.
  

In both cases, legal guidance can make the process smoother and help prevent delays, mistakes, or disputes.

Local Knowledge Matters

We handle probate cases in all five NYC boroughs and Surrogate’s Courts throughout the Greater Hudson Valley, including White Plains, Poughkeepsie, Goshen, and Kingston. We’re familiar with the local rules, filing quirks, and what judges expect—so you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Frequently Asked Questions