If you have a loved one who dies without a Will, any assets they have are distributed according to Pennsylvania’s Rules of Intestate Succession. If an estate needs to be opened, an Administrator(s) is appointed by the Register of Wills Office, following the State Law for the qualifications of an administrator and the order of priority for the appointment. Our attorneys are here to help sort through the confusion of this process to provide you with peace of mind.

Probate is a court process involving the appointment of an executor or administrator to oversee the disbursement of an estate by the Register of Wills Office. The administration of an estate can be a complex process with many variables depending on the size of the estate, the types of assets involved and ownership of those assets. The estate administration attorneys at Long & Long can help you in probating an estate and guide you to ensure an error-free result.

Often, individuals designated as the executor/administrator of estates are unclear about the scope of their obligations and responsibilities. Executors/administrators are responsible for collecting the assets of the estate, paying any outstanding debts out of the estate, paying Inheritance Taxes for the estate and distributing the remaining property and assets to beneficiaries or heirs. There are numerous clerical and legal duties involved in this process. Properly administering an estate is a complicated process, and executors/administrators can find peace of mind with our estate administration attorneys’ assistance.