Efficiently Settling Your Loved One's Estate
Most people think of estate administration as a long, complicated process that takes a lot of your personal time. In the wrong hands, it can be.
At Robshaw & Voelkl, P.C., our long experience enables us to streamline the process, sidestep the pitfalls and remove any barriers. No matter how large the estate, no matter how complex the legal issues, we are confident we can settle your family member's probate matters quickly and cost-effectively.
Based in Buffalo, we assist in probate, estate and trust administration in Erie County, Niagara County, Chautauqua County and throughout Western New York. Contact us today to arrange a consultation.
Do You Need a Probate Attorney in Western New York?
Perhaps you have relocated away from the Buffalo area, but your parent or relative still lived in Erie County. Perhaps your family owned property in New York and you need a local attorney. We welcome out-of-state executors who have been given the task of settling a loved one's estate in Western New York.
Buffalo Probate Administration Attorneys
Our veteran estate lawyers, John Robshaw and Jeffrey Voelkl, bring more than 65 combined years of experience in drafting wills, settling estates and litigating probate disputes. Having dealt with virtually every scenario, they have developed both the efficiencies and the attention to detail to resolve problems and settle estates in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Whether you have been named as executor in a will or appointed by the probate court in the absence of a will, we can walk you through all the duties of winding up the estate:
- Getting appointed or consenting to an appointment
- Opening the estate in probate court
- Notifying heirs and would-be heirs
- Marshaling, valuing and liquidating assets
- Paying creditors and funeral expenses
- Distributions to beneficiaries
- Filing taxes and reporting to the state
We regularly handle ancillary probate matters in other jurisdictions such as New York residents who owned real estate in Canada, Florida, Arizona or other states or countries. Our attorneys can handle the entire estate, including probate issues beyond the borders of New York, by affiliating with local lawyers where those assets are located.
We also counsel beneficiaries or excluded heirs who have concerns or disputes relating to probate: validity of wills and codicils, missing assets, low valuations, executor impropriety, etc. Our lawyers can explain your rights and pursue your legal remedies.
Experienced Estate Administration Attorneys in Western New York
We know how to deal with nasty creditors, reluctant insurance companies, spurious claims against the estate and other issues that might present roadblocks to less experienced lawyers. We provide full-service legal counsel to take care of everything and to "get in and get out" as efficiently as possible.
To arrange a free consultation, call Robshaw & Voelkl at 716-568-7056 or 888-863-1797 or contact us online.
