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We strive to make the process of estate planning and estate administration as simple and straightforward as possible. At American Wills and Estates we speak to our clients in plain English, and we are sensitive to the fact that many of our clients are still grieving the loss of a loved one. Our number one goal is to put our clients at ease and to reassure them with competency and compassion in their times of need.


How Much Should Probate Estate Administration Cost?

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and find yourself in need of hiring an estate attorney to guide you through the estate administration process, make sure you do your homework before you make a decision.

When it comes to legal fees for probate estate administration services you are typically going to find that most attorneys charge one of three... Read More

Getting Started in the Role of Executor

So You've Been Named as the Executor, Now What?

Serving as an Executor (sometimes called a Personal Representative or Administrator) of an Estate doesn’t have to be a nightmare, but it’s important to be organized from the start. As the Executor you are going to be the person who is legally responsible for protecting the assets of the decedent until the... Read More

Estate Planning & Probate Estate Administration During this Difficult Time

A Message to our Clients During These Uncertain Times

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania with all aspects of Estate Planning and Probate Estate Administration with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years.  

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Planning For Your Long-Term Healthcare is Important

An incredibly important aspect of overall Estate Planning is making sure that you have appropriately planned for your long-term healthcare needs.  Here is a great article and resource that addresses from every angle what long-term care means and the steps that you need to consider taking to adequately protect you family and your loved ones.

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Probate Estate Administration Help

PITTSBURGH’S #1 CHOICE FOR PROBATE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LAW

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and are not sure where to turn for experienced, trusted and affordable estate administration assistance, we’re here to help.  American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and... Read More

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Pittsburgh's #1 Choice for Estate Planning & Probate Estate Administration Law

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years.

Why Choose Us? It’s Simple Really:
  • We Offer Affordable Flat Fees
  • We... Read More

Pittsburgh’s First Choice for Estate Planning Law

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Estate Administration and Estate Planning process with competency, compassion and care for over 27 years. What Sets Us Apart?

PRICE:
  • Last Will and Testaments: $75.00
  • ... Read More

Pittsburgh’s First Choice for Probate Estate Administration & Estate Planning Law

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Estate Administration and Estate Planning process with competency, compassion and care for over 27 years.

What Sets Us Apart?

● PRICE – We provide the majority of our legal... Read More

Probate Estate Help

Have Questions About Probate & Estate Administration? We Can Help!

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the estate administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 30 years.

Why Choose Us? It’s Simple Really:
  • We Offer Affordable Flat Fees
  • We Provide... Read More
Estate Attorneys Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Probate: Don't Pay Too Much!

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 27 years.

  • We provide the majority of our Estate Administration services on a flat fee... Read More

What is Probate?

June 17, 2019

By Lloyd A. Welling, Esq.

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person’s estate is formally administered by the court.  If there is a Will the person appointed is typically called the Executor or Personal Representative and if there is no Will the Administrator.   In either case, the person appointed will be in... Read More

Pittsburgh's #1 Source for Estate Planning & Estate Administration Law

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm with a practice limited to Estate Planning and Probate Administration Law. We have assisted thousands of clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania with competency, compassion and care over the last 27 years.

Why Choose Us?
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