Probate Law – American Wills & Estates

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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Pittsburgh Probate Lawyers

FastWebEngine — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:55:32 +0000

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 conveniently located […]

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Pittsburgh’s Premier Probate Estate Administration Law Firm

FastWebEngine — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:56:06 +0000

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 most of […]

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Probate: What You Need to Know

FastWebEngine — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 13:09:47 +0000

If you are about to enter into the often difficult and confusing process of administering a loved one’s estate, stop and do your homework before you jump in. Just because your loved one left a Will, it does not necessarily mean that you are going to have to open and probate their estate. Why Probate? Probate […]

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What Are The Responsibilities of An Executor?

FastWebEngine — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:23:32 +0000

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 […]

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How to Avoid Probate Estate and Trust Litigation

FastWebEngine — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 17:08:02 +0000

So what kind of situations can lead to litigation in probate court? Well, the simple answer is many different things. However, I recently came across an article by an estate attorney in California that does a nice job of identifying 10 of the primary reasons folks end up in estate litigation. If you are the […]

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How a Transfer on Death (TOD) Designation Can Help Avoid Probate

FastWebEngine — Fri, 12 May 2017 21:23:23 +0000

I’m always talking to my clients about simple steps they can take that go along ways toward avoiding probate costs and expenses for their children. Here’s a great article on how a Transfer on Death (TOD) designation can go along way toward helping you avoid probate. Take a look. https://goo.gl/rE6JWV If you’d like to find out […]

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Estate Planning: Don’t Wait Until You’re Old

FastWebEngine — Thu, 11 May 2017 19:16:25 +0000

Yes Millennials, even you folks need to start thinking about estate planning. Here’s a great article from the Denver Post about why it’s so important to start early when it comes to implementing a well drafted estate plan. This is an especially important consideration for all those families out there with very young children and no […]

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What To Expect From a Probate Estate Administration Law Firm

FastWebEngine — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 14:36:32 +0000

The Probate process is initiated by obtaining either Letters Testamentary (if there is a Will) or Letters of Administration (if the Decedent died without having made a Will). This is the beginning of a process that often includes interconnected layers of complexity that require legal professionals who specialize in Probate Estate Administration—like the attorneys at […]

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