Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration Attorneys

When a loved one dies, the survivor is often overwhelmed by the paperwork involved in transferring the assets to the survivor or other persons to whom the decedent chose to leave his or her property. The transfer can occur in many ways:

Probate and Estate Administration begins upon the death of an individual. It refers to the manner and procedures necessary to resolve the decedent’s personal and financial affairs in a proper and timely manner. An estate administration can be simple or complex, the determination of which depends on many factors, not simply the size of an estate.

In addition to questions regarding funeral and burial arrangements, a survivor must often deal with transfers of property, estate taxes, the possible need for appraisals, the sale or transfer of assets, payment of debts, and legal assistance can lessen the burden of all of these issues and make the transition easier.

Peknic, Peknic & Schaefer, LLC will work with you to develop the legal documents you need to protect you and your loved ones including drafting wills and trusts, health care proxies, power of attorney, living wills, Medicaid applications Guardianship petitions and other life planning documents.

Peknic, Peknic & Schaefer, LLC is experienced with the often complex issues that need to be addressed when handling an estate. Their experience will help the estate to be settled while minimizing the stress and financial strain placed on survivors.

Contact an experienced wills, trusts, probate and estate administration attorney by calling or emailing Peknic, Peknic & Schaefer today. Their lawyers represent clients throughout Nassau, Queens, Long Island and New York State.