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 […] Continue Reading
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Probate Mistakes – What Not to Do if You’re an Executor
Serving as the Executor of a loved one’s estate is a great honor, but it’s also a serious obligation and undertaking. Sometimes, mistakes can be made […] Continue Reading
Why Should You Choose Our Law Firm If You Need A Probate Estate Attorney?
American Wills & Estates is a locally founded, owned and operated Pittsburgh law firm with a practice limited to Probate Estate Administration, Estate Planning and […] Continue Reading
The Elusive “Uncontestable” Will
Is there really any such thing as an “uncontestable” Will? The simple answer is no, but you can certainly takes steps to make such a challenge […] Continue Reading
Probate: Taking the First Steps After the Loss of a Loved One
If you’re facing the prospect of having to administer the estate of a recently deceased loved one and have no idea where to begin, here’s a […] Continue Reading
Supplemental Needs Trusts
Here’s a nice little article by a New York attorney about Supplemental Needs Trusts. Short but informative for those of you who may have a special […] Continue Reading












