Estate Administration

An estate plan is only effective if it is properly administered.  Our lawyers’ experience in the administration of the estate includes:

  • Handling probate proceedings 
  • Collecting the information to prepare income and estate tax returns
  • Coordinating with the decedent’s professional advisors
  • Advising on the determination, accounting treatment and valuation of estate assets
  • Choosing the right tax-favored elections, deductions and estate tax payment vehicles
  • Ensuring payment of claims, expenses and taxes
  • Disposing of and distributing estate assets