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At Schwartz, Fang and Keating, P.C. our highly skilled Long Island probate lawyers have over 30 years of experience helping clients just like you. How do you know you could benefit from a probate lawyer? Click to read: three quick questions to help you decide if you need a probate lawyer. Ready to learn more? In this article we discuss the probate process and what exactly a probate lawyer does for you.

Understanding the Probate Process

Our New York lawyers at Schwartz, Fang, and Keating know that the probate process can seem intimidating and confusing. But we’re here to help you understand it better. During the probate process is when the deceased’s estate is settled. An executor is appointed and assesses the value of the estate and then executes the will, if there was one in place.

If a person dies without a will, it becomes a little more complicated. If that is the case, the probate process becomes more involved as the executor will have to follow the succession laws of the state and give away the deceased’s assets to the appropriate benefactors.

The applicable estate taxes for the federal government and state must also be assessed and paid. To read more, check out our article, “Probate Process 101” for further information about the basics of probate.

How a New York City Probate Lawyer Can Help You

A New York probate lawyer will help you by:

• Managing the filing of the last will and testament of the deceased.
• Aid in distributing assets
• Aid in probate litigation
• Help with trust drafting & planning
• Resolve debts from the deceased’s estate
• Pay applicable estate taxes to the Federal and State governments accurately and on time
• Insures you know your rights as a surviving spouse or child of the deceased
• Being your trusted administrator and trustee over a complex legal system of the estate and federal financial laws
• Relieving stress as the probate lawyer handles the bulk of the paperwork and you can focus on taking care of yourself and your grieving family

Our Attorneys are Here for You

Contact the law offices of Schwartz, Fang, and Keating today by calling (516) 488-0100, before someone passes away and you are left scrambling under a sea of paperwork. Don’t wait and get stuck with a sub-par lawyer, get yourself the very best help by working with a law firm with over 30 years of experience in the areas of probate and estate planning.

With locations conveniently found on Long Island, New York City, and New Jersey, we are here for you.