Failing to Investigate Whether or Not Formal Probate is Necessary One of the mistakes we often see people make is rushing to open an estate before […] Continue Reading
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Why You Need to Have an Estate Plan
Here’s a great article that I came across from a colleague, Julie Garber, that does a really nice job of highlighting 5 of the top reasons why everyone […] Continue Reading
Being an Executor Isn’t Easy!
Being named the Executor of a loved one’s estate is certainly an honor, but it’s also a job and a lot of hard work and responsibility. […] Continue Reading
Affordable Executor Help & Assistance
If you’ve recently lost a loved one and find yourself about to begin the probate estate administration process and are not sure where to turn for […] Continue Reading
Pittsburgh Probate – Get Trusted, Experienced & Affordable Legal 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 […] Continue Reading
Probate Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult
We’ve all heard the nightmare stories about the probate process. Someone has died and their children or other heirs end up tied up in court fighting […] Continue Reading
What is a Short Certificate and How Do I Get One?
If you’ve recently lost a love one and are being told by their bank or other financial institutions that you’ll need to get a short certificate […] Continue Reading
So You’ve Been Named the Executor…..Now What?
As if losing a love one wasn’t difficult enough, you now find yourself responsible for carrying out the administration of the estate. Sure, being named Executor is an […] Continue Reading














