Administering an Estate can be very time-consuming for an Executor.  A few of the duties of an Executor may include:

o    Making funeral arrangements;
o    Locating the Original Will (if applicable);
o    Obtaining a Death Certificate;
o    Cancelling accounts of the deceased (ie. cable, telephone, internet, etc);
o    Establishing the value of all assets;
o    Locating all beneficiares;
o    Confirming if probate is necessary; and
o    Completing the final income taxes of the deceased.

The above is just a short list of the duties that an Executor may need to perform.  Our office will provide you with the guidance you need when you arrive for your initial appointment. *Please bring the original Will and an original signed copy of the deceased's Death Certificate, along with any other information that you feel may be applicable.

Our services include (but are not limited to) the following:

o    Obtaining  a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with or without a Will (commonly referred to as “probate”);
o    Advertising for creditors;
o    Accounting for distribution;
o    Preparing and obtaining releases from the beneficiaries;
o    Distributing the estate;
o    Stock transfers;
o    Survivorship applications;
o    Transmission to Personal Representative;
o    Transfer by Personal Representative;
o    General advice; and
o    Independent Legal Advice.

Let our Law Firm help you during this very difficult time.

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