Probate & Estate Administration

Western Pennsylvania Estate Administration and Probate Attorneys

At the western Pennsylvania law firm, Paladin Law Offices, PC, we help executors and trustees carry out their duties. Acting as the agents of the deceased, executors and trustees are charged with implementing the instructions included in wills or trusts. In addition, we help probate wills under Pennsylvania law, submitting them to the probate court. To learn how our law firm can assist with any matter related to probate and estate administration, contact our Penn Hills law firm.

More Than Probating Wills

In addition to filing a petition with the Register of Wills for probate, we assist an executor or personal representative with the administration of the estate. Some of the matters we handle include:

• Completing state, federal, and estate tax returns as required
• Gathering and inventorying assets, such as real estate and other real property
• Collecting debts and paying the bills of the estate
• Distributing assets as instructed by the will
• Ensuring that the executor is legally protected, minimizing liability and risk
• Defending executors against charges of breach of fiduciary duty and other allegations of wrongdoing
• Selling assets as needed
• Litigating will contests and inheritance disputes involving questions such as undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud
• Retitling of assets
• Developing family settlement agreements in cases of contests or inheritance disputes

We Help Family Members Understand the Probate Process

We help family members and friends understand probate and estate administration. We discuss the timetable, review the process, and answer any questions that arise. We understand that the days and months after the death of a loved one may be a confusing and difficult time. Our law firm works to make sure that probate and estate administration proceeds as smoothly as possible.

To speak with a knowledgeable probate and estate administration lawyer, contact our Allegheny County law firm, Paladin Law Offices, PC. We serve the east suburbs of Pittsburgh, including Penn Hills and Murrysville.