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So What Exactly is a Probate Attorney?

FastWebEngine — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 18:48:36 +0000

A probate attorney is one whose practice is focused on counseling and assisting Personal Representatives (also called Executors or Administrators) through the process of administering a loved one’s estate. In a nutshell, this means managing and settling all of the affairs of the deceased individual and carrying out their final wishes and instructions. What Exactly […]

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What Do You Do When Your Aging Parent Refuses Care?

FastWebEngine — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 21:22:29 +0000

One of the difficult things that we deal with in our practice on a regular basis is the elderly parent who simply refuses all efforts by their adult children to provide for any type of care or assistance. Sometimes this may be the result of nothing more than stubbornness and misplaced pride, but sometimes it may be a sign that a more […]

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Making a Love One’s Final Days Happy and Peaceful

FastWebEngine — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:13:00 +0000

As important as estate planning can be when it comes to protecting our hard earned legacies and ensuring that our estate assets will ultimately pass on to our intended loved ones, equally important is making sure that our final days will be as comfortable and peaceful as possible. I think we all sometimes fail to consider the […]

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Affordable Executor Help & Assistance

FastWebEngine — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 18:20:31 +0000

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 trusted, experienced and affordable legal assistance, we can help. The law firm of American Wills & Estates has been assisting clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania through the […]

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Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Probate Estate Administration Law Firm

FastWebEngine — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:11:32 +0000

American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm that has been assisting clients in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania with all aspects of the Probate Estate Administration process with competency, compassion and care for over 25 years. What Sets Us Apart? So, if you’ve recently lost a loved one and […]

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Commonly Held Probate Myths

FastWebEngine — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:05:09 +0000

Most folks know little or nothing when it comes to the actual probate process and the administrative steps that follow. Sure, most of us know that it has something to do with what happens after the death of a loved one, but beyond that our typical understanding of the actual process is often shrouded in […]

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Estate & Probate Help You Can Rely On

FastWebEngine — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 15:22:45 +0000

If you’re the Executor or Administrator of a loved one’s estate and are not sure where to turn for trusted and experienced legal assistance, look no further! Why are we the #1 rated Estate Administration and Estate Planning law firm in Pittsburgh? American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated law firm […]

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Probate: Don’t Go It Alone

FastWebEngine — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:07:15 +0000

Have you recently found yourself tasked with having to handle the probate estate administration of a loved one’s estate? Not sure how to proceed or where to turn for trusted legal advice? The law firm of American Wills & Estates has been assisting clients throughout Western Pennsylvania through the often emotional and stressful probate process […]

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The Importance of Having a Power of Attorney

FastWebEngine — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 20:47:56 +0000

One of the most important pieces in a simple estate plan is a well drafted Power of Attorney. While a Last Will and Testament only comes into play after your death, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that can have a profound impact on your day-to-day care and well-being in the event that […]

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Thinking About Hiring a Probate Attorney? Here’s What to Ask.

FastWebEngine — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 19:46:10 +0000

Here’s a great video that sets forth some very important things to consider when hiring a Probate estate administration attorney. Remember, doing your homework now can save you a lot of time, expensive and unnecessary grief and aggravation later. Take a look.

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