Pittsburgh Probate Attorneys
Based in Pittsburgh, the probate attorneys at Richards & Richards, LLP have been providing probate and estate administration advice and assistance to individuals and their families throughout western Pennsylvania for three generations.
Is Probate Right for Me?
Probate is a process for administrating your estate, whether you have a will or not. Many people don’t realize that Pennsylvania is a good state for probate, i.e., typically a fast, painless, and inexpensive process. Whether you want to go to the expense of a utilizing wills, trusts, and other estate planning devises, or allowing your estate to go through probate with no will, or just a simple will, depends on a variety of factors, including the size of your estate and your desires.
What Issues Should I Consider Regarding the Administration of My Estate?
There are two main components individuals consider regarding estate administration: Choosing an executor and choosing a guardian for your minor children.
Role of an Executor – to initiate probate of the will, collect debts on behalf of the estate, pay taxes and debts owed by the estate, close accounts, and distribute assets.
Role of the Guardian – to provide for the care, education, and maintain the well being of minor children.
Being chosen as an executor or guardian is not an honor; it’s a job and a commitment. In choosing an executor or guardian, you should try to limit the choice to one person to avoid conflict in making decisions.
For a free confidential consultation and information on how Richard & Richards can put over 35 years of probate and estate administration experience to work for you, call us at (412) 253-2092 or toll free at (866) 740-3999, email us, visit us at our office (map), or fill out our intake form on our Contact Us page. Discover how we earned our reputation for legal excellence and our track record of success.
