Attorneys for Letters of Administration in New York City

We are attorneys who can help you get letters of administration in New York City. We are in practice since 2008. If you’ve been named the executor of an estate in a will, you likely need to obtain legal authorization before you can start wrapping up your loved one’s affairs. This is where letters of administration come in – and hiring an experienced attorney can make the process significantly easier.

Letters of administration are official documents issued by the local probate court that appoint you as the administrator of the deceased person’s estate. The letters give you the legal authority to handle the estate based on directions in the will.

Trying to maneuver court probate procedures without legal guidance can be incredibly complex and risky. Rules vary by state and county, with strict timeframes and paperwork requirements.

This is where our team at Law Offices of Albert Goodwin can help. With decades of combined experience representing estate administrators, we know exactly what the courts expect. We’ll handle all the intensive legwork so you can focus on your family.

How Our Attorneys Can Guide You

Filing for appointment as administrator and obtaining Letters of Administration involves extensive paperwork and process. Trying to assemble all the right documents and follow the process yourself is not possible for many people.

That’s why our attorneys take care of preparing your complete estate administration packet and following through to get you appointed as administrator.

Prepare the Petition for Letters of Administration

Losing a loved one means enough emotional upheaval without wrestling with complicated legal paperwork too. So let our attorneys handle all aspects of petition preparation to request Letters of Administration on your behalf.

We Gather and Complete All Required Documents

We will conduct estate research, gather records, and collect all supplementary documents required by the Surrogate’s Court, including:

• Death certificate copies
• Consents from Interested Parties
• Death Certificate
• Statement of Kinship
• Records of Asset Values
• Tax waivers
• Kinship affidavits
• Business valuations

With every necessary form and filing ready for court review, we streamline the process of getting you appointed administrator.

File the Petition and Represent you in Court

Once your petition is submitted, we continue guiding you every step of the way. Our attorneys will represent your interests when you go before the probate judge for appointment.

We will also advise you on fulfilling all intermediary estate administration requirements while awaiting the Letters of Administration. This includes:

• Providing proper notices
• Obtaining appraisals
• Handling decedent property matters
• Settling claims or disputes

Our support remains ongoing until you obtain the letters authorizing you to manage affairs for the deceased.

Follow Through With the Process

Finally, we assist appointed administrators with leveraging their legal authority to settle matters and distribute inheritances. Our services cover:

• Transferring titled assets into estate’s name
• Paying any outstanding debts
• Filing necessary tax returns
• Liquidating assets for distribution
• Getting court approval before disbursing

We stay by your side to conclusively settle estate affairs according to the court’s directives.

We Handle It All

Our dedicated team tracks down every last document required by the court so your petition goes smoothly. We know exactly what the judge expects to see.

By handling this intensive preparation for clients, we accelerate appointment approval. You gain legal authority to act on behalf of the estate far faster.

Trust our expertise to compile an air-tight estate packet that checks every box on the court’s list. We’ll have the court issue your Letters of Administration issued promptly.

Why Choose Choose Us as Your Letters of Administration Attorneys

Obtaining legal authority to settle your loved one’s estate brings enough frustration. Put an experienced team of probate attorneys on your side to streamline the process and ease your stress. Clients choose our compassionate legal guidance each year for good reason.

• Expediting letters of administration

  With the right legal support, it typically takes a few months to receive the letters after filing. We help expedite the process and resolve any disputes or complications.

• Transparent fees

  Upfront quotes outline all costs so you don’t encounter surprise bills throughout estate settlement.

• Meticulous record-keeping

  Comprehensive documentation helps everything hold up to court scrutiny.

• Frequent updates

  We update clients on every detail so you know where matters stand from start to finish.

• Caring support

  Our attention remains focused on you and your family’s needs, not just paperwork.

Don’t endure dealing with Letters of Administration alone. Call today for a case review from attorneys who ease your process.

If you would like legal representation in obtaining Letters of Administration, we at the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin are here for you. We cover Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County. You can call us at 212-233-1233 or send us an email at [email protected].