Navigating the probate process can be challenging. Our experts are here to streamline estate administration, minimize disputes, and manage legal hurdles with compassion and efficiency, making this transition as smooth as possible for all parties involved. Probate and Estate Administration is the process by which someone is appointed as an Executor (if there is a will) or Administrator (if there is no will) of an individual’s estate after they pass away. The Auslaender Firm, P.C. counsels and provides representation to individuals seeking to be appointed as an Executor or Administrator, or who seek to assert their rights to inheritance in both New York and New Jersey.
…An Executor or Administrator is charged with gathering the assets of the deceased person, selling property, paying debts, bills and taxes, accounting to the beneficiaries, and distributing the funds and property to those entitled to receive it.
If you are applying to be an Executor of an estate, you should either be nominated in a Will, or be the individual’s next of kin in a scenario where a named Executor is unavailable or unwilling to act. If you are applying to be an administrator of an Estate, you should also be the deceased’s next of kin with a right to be an administrator. In either scenario, when you have lost a loved one or friend and are charged with managing their affairs after their death or feel obligated to do so, you should consult with an attorney to determine how to proceed and to ensure you are doing so properly. Taking on the role of an Executor or Administrator is serious business and should not be entered into lightly. For additional information, please be sure to check out our resources page or reach out to schedule a consultation to get started.