Our firm also provides assistance to families during the estate administration process. Following the death of a family member, we can assist the Personal Representative (Executor) in making certain that the estate is administered properly and that assets are distributed promptly to the beneficiaries.

We also represent families involved in litigation in the Probate Court, including cases involving the following:

• Defending or pursuing challenges to a Will (Will Contests)

• Interpretation of ambiguous provisions of a Will or Trust

• Disputes over the proper beneficiaries of estate assets, including retirement accounts (IRA's 401(k)s), real estate

• Disputes over jointly owned bank accounts

• Persons omitted from a Will, including spousal elective share cases

Our firm is equipped to handle all aspects of estate planning, from developing an appropriate, tax-sensitive estate plan, to preparing the necessary Wills and Trusts to put your plan into effect. The following represents some of the services we provide:

• Wills, including guardianship provisions or trusts for families with small children

• Wills and Trusts incorporating “credit shelter” or “bypass” trusts, allowing both husband and wife to take maximum advantage of the estate tax exemption

• Strategies on how to most effectively reduce your estate tax

• Trusts for minor children and grandchildren

• Life Insurance Trusts, Charitable Trusts, and Family Limited Partnerships