Probate Attorney – American Wills & Estates

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 Happens if You Die Without a Will in Pennsylvania? PA Laws of Intestate Succession

FastWebEngine — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 17:26:13 +0000

Creating an Estate Plan Doesn’t Have to be Hard – Not Having One Can be Very Hard on Your Family! If you die without a will in Pennsylvania, your assets will pass to your closet living next of kin pursuant to state “intestate succession” laws. Here are some basics on how intestate succession works in […]

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Estate Attorneys: Fees and Costs

FastWebEngine — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 18:28:43 +0000

If you find yourself in need of hiring an estate attorney to assist you in the administration of a loved one’s estate, make sure you don’t end up paying way more than you need to. Estate attorneys typically bill one of three ways: on a percentage basis; on an hourly basis; or on a flat […]

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What to Look for When Hiring an Estate Attorney

FastWebEngine — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:17:49 +0000

If you’ve recently lost a loved one and are looking to begin the probate estate administration process, there are three extremely important things you should consider before hiring an estate attorney to guide you through this process. How Much Estate Administration Experience Do They Have? How much experience does the attorney have when it comes […]

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Helpful Guidelines for Executors and Trustees

FastWebEngine — Sat, 10 Feb 2018 18:22:30 +0000

Being named by a loved one as an Executor or Trustee of their estate is a great honor, but it can also be a daunting responsibility. Here’s a great article that I came across that was put out by the American Bar Association that does a really nice job of explaining not only the different […]

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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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So You’ve Been Named the Executor…..Now What?

FastWebEngine — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:29:42 +0000

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 honor and reflects the fact that the decedent had a lot of confidence in you to take on the role, but it’s also a whole lot of work and […]

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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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Pittsburgh’s #1 Choice for Probate Estate Administration Law

FastWebEngine — Mon, 06 May 2019 16:10:57 +0000

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 26 year. What Sets Us Apart? We have multiple convenient office locations and also provide home, hospital, evening […]

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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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