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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.


Pittsburgh Estate Planning

Why Do I Need a Will?

I constantly hear people say, "I don't need a Will, my estate is too small to matter."  Well, this is just a silly statement.  No matter the size of your estate, you should have a Will.  Here's an article I recently read that does a nice job of setting forth the top 10 reasons why having a Will is so necessary and important.  Take a look, I think you'll... Read More

Lloyd Welling Pittsburgh Estate Attorney

PITTSBURGH'S PREMIER PROBATE ESTATE ADMINISTRATION LAW FIRM

AMERICAN WILLS & ESTATES – 5-STAR RATED BY CLIENTS

We are a locally owned and founded law firm that has been assisting and guiding clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years.

We offer free legal consultations and provide... Read More

Pittsburgh Estate Attorney

PITTSBURGH WILL LAWYERS & EXECUTOR HELP

PITTSBURGH WILLS & ESTATE LAW FIRM – 5-STAR RATED BY CLIENTS

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

Pittsburgh Will Lawyers

PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION HELP

PITTSBURGH’S PROBATE LAW FIRM – 5-STAR RATED BY CLIENTS

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

Estate Planning Attorneys in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Estate Planning Lawyers

Unfortunately and all to often, we see heirs begin to fight with each other almost immediately after a loved one's death.  A lot of these potential problems can be nipped in the bud with a well thought out and drafted estate plan.

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm with a practice limited to Estate... Read More

Pittsburgh Probate Lawyers

Don't try to muddle through the probate estate administration process on your own.  Things can get complicated fast and mistakes can be costly.

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm with a practice limited to Estate Planning, Probate Estate Administration and Real Estate law. We have seven offices... Read More

Pittsburgh Estate Planning

Don't Make These Estate Planning Mistakes

It's always a good idea to keep you estate plan up to date and current.  Never take for granted that the estate plan you put in place many years ago will still carry out your present intentions. Here's an article that I came across in Forbes magazine that does a nice job of breaking down some of the estate planning mistakes that can result in a lot of... Read More

Executor Help & Assistance

At American Wills and Estates we've been guiding Executors through the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for the past 25 years. We have several convenient office locations in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania and we also provide home, hospital, evening and weekend hours upon request. Unlike the... Read More

Executor Legal Help and Assistance

Have You Been Named as the Executor of a Loved One's Estate and Are Not Sure How to Proceed?

Being named as the Executor/Executrix of a loved one's estate is an honor, but it can also be a daunting responsibility.  Here's an article that I recently came across that does a nice job of setting forth some of the many responsibilities of the personal representative of an estate.

https://www.elderlawanswers.com/what-is-required-of-an-executor-... Read More

When Estate Planning Goes Wrong

Why is putting a proper estate plan in place so very important?  Well, here's an article I recently came across that does a nice job of explaining the many bad things that can happen when estate planning mistakes are made.  You've worked way too hard to leave your estate plan up to chance.  Stop procrastinating and protect your family and loved ones and... Read More

Pittsburgh Estate Planning

No More Excuses About Not Having an Estate Plan

American Wills & Estates is a locally owned and founded law firm that has been assisting clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania with competency, compassion and care for the past 25 years.  Our law firm's practice is limited specifically to two areas of law:  Estate Planning and Probate Estate Administration.

For a limited... Read More

What Are The Responsibilities of An Executor?

So you’ve been appointed to handle the administration of a loved one’s estate.  What now?  This is a very serious role that you’re about to enter into.  Rule number one, don’t take your responsibilities lightly.  As the personal representative of the estate, you will have a fiduciary obligation to the heirs, beneficiaries and potential creditors of the... Read More

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