Probate & Estate Administration

Pennsylvania Probate and Estate Administration Lawyer

The administration of an estate is a complex process. The estate administrator or trustee often require the guidance of an experienced estate administration attorney to ensure deadlines are met and assets are distributed according to the will of the deceased or Pennsylvania law. The Law Offices of Stephen G. Welz, P.C., in Reading, Pennsylvania, advises executors, estate administrators, and estate trustees dealing probate and estate administration matters.

A Focused Approach to Estate Administration

While probate often has a negative connotation, it is simply refers to the process of filing a will with the Register of Wills office. Once the will is recognized by the state or an estate administrator is named by the court, there is a timeline of duties that must be met. Our firm is prepared to help estate administrators ensure that the administration of any estate is appropriately managed. Some of the steps that are required to finalize an estate include:

• Make a notification of the death
• Identify and collect the assets of the estate
• Pay debts and taxes owed by the decedent or the estate
• Prepare and file Pennsylvania inheritance tax return and federal estate tax return
• Distribute the estate in accordance with the will or the laws of Pennsylvania

In addition to assisting in the probate and administration of estates, our firm regularly represents and serves as trustees for a wide range of trusts. Some of the trusts our firm commonly deals with include charitable trusts, special needs trusts, and educational trusts.

Contact a Pennsylvania Estate Administration and Probate Attorney

If have any questions or need legal assistance with any probate or estate administration matter, please contact the Law Office of Stephen G. Welz. Our firm can be reached by phone at 610-378-5272, by e-mail, or by filling the in-take form on our Contact page.