Probate Lawyer Rockland County

Albert J. Kaiser is considered to be one of the top probate lawyers in Rockland County. A will needs to be probated before it takes effect. It is essential to have legal representation in probating the will and administering the estate. A probate lawyer will file the deceased’s will with the courts where it will be authenticated. Once the will has been admitted to probate, the executor named in the will is appointed as the legal representative for the estate. Until the will is admitted to probate, the named executor has no authority to act on behalf of the estate or to manage the affairs of the decedent. There is no law requiring you to hire a probate lawyer in Rockland County or New York State. However, there are significant advantages to doing so.

5 benefits of hiring a Rockland County, probate lawyer:

1.  Even if no court challenges are anticipated, a probate proceeding is a legal proceeding with many technical requirements making it very difficult for a lay person to navigate to process. In the event of litigation, it is most likely that the opposing party will be represented by counsel and it is imperative to have legal counsel to ensure your rights are not lost or otherwise compromised.

2.  In administering the estate, a probate attorney will make sure the executor follows the directives laid out in the will.

3.  A qualified probate attorney will advise the executor of the will of his/ her legal obligations to the estate and the beneficiaries and guide and instruct the executor through the process of administering the estate to protect the executor from potential liabilities.

4.  A good probate attorney will make the executor’s job less stressful and easier by providing educated advice and guidance. The attorney will lighten the executor’s burden by attending to many of the executor’ duties. These duties include: contacting the appropriate parties, such as beneficiaries, creditors, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension companies all other pertinent organizations and individuals as necessary and preparing the appropriate claim forms and transfer documents to assure that all valid claims are satisfied and all assets collected the estate is properly and completely administered.

5.  A good probate attorney will coordinate the various disciplines necessary to fully administer an estate, including but not limited to legal, accounting and finances. An exceptional probate attorney will personally provide all of these services

Here are just a few problems that can arise when will are not probated:

1.  If the will has not been admitted to probate, there is no executor and no one has authority to act on behalf of the estate.

2.  There is no way to collect and liquidate the assets of the estate.

3.  There is no way to pay the claims against the estate or to otherwise resolve the decedent’s final affairs.

4.  There is no way to distribute the estate to the appropriate beneficiaries.

Why you should choose Albert J Kaiser to be your Rockland County probate lawyer

Albert J. Kaiser has probated hundreds of wills and has done numerous administration proceedings in Rockland County. He delivers exceedingly professional service with detailed attention to each file and does so in a personal and empathetic manner. He relieves the burdens of the executor by keeping all details organized, writing the necessary letters and making the needed phone calls. All communications are handled thoroughly, competently and in a compassionate manner. His LLM degree (a masters degree for lawyers in taxation) gives him the financial and accounting background to make the finances flow as smoothly as possible. The fact that he grew up and lives in Rockland County affords you a sense of security knowing that he will be here for you and your family for the foreseeable future. Finally, Al Kaiser’s broad skill set allows you to have the convenience of “one-stop shopping”. He can draft your will, advance directives and cause your will to be probated. Additionally, he can oversee and assist the executor to ensure that your estate is properly administered. Finally, he will prepare all necessary tax returns and accountings. He will do whatever is necessary to completely and efficiently settle your estate. The focus of the practice is elder law, trusts and estates in New York State with an emphasis in Rockland County.

Please call the Law Offices of Albert J. Kaiser, PC at 845-634-3700 PC to discuss your needs regarding probating a will, or that pertain to a probate lawyer, here in Rockland County.

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