Estate Administration
We guide executors and administrators through the full Pennsylvania probate process — from filing the petition at the Register of Wills, through inventory and accounting, to final distribution.
Opening, settling, and closing an estate.
When a loved one passes, the legal process of settling their affairs can feel overwhelming. Our firm has guided hundreds of families through Pennsylvania estate administration, handling the procedure so the family can attend to one another.
Filing the Petition
We prepare and file the petition for probate at the Register of Wills in the appropriate county, securing Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
Inventory & Accounting
We identify and inventory estate assets, prepare the required inventories, and maintain detailed accountings throughout the administration.
Creditor Notice
We handle publication of notice to creditors and manage claims against the estate in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
Tax Returns
Preparation and filing of the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Return (REV-1500) and federal estate tax returns where required.
Distribution
We prepare the final accounting, obtain court approval, and oversee the orderly distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries.
What happens in the first thirty days.
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Listen
An unhurried conversation about the decedent, the family, and the assets — in person at our Kingston office or by phone.
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Open the estate
We file the petition for probate, secure Letters Testamentary or of Administration, and obtain the EIN.
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Inventory & notice
We inventory assets, notify beneficiaries and creditors, and publish notice as Pennsylvania law requires.
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Forward path
You receive a written plan with timing, anticipated tax exposure, and a fee estimate before further work begins.
Have an estate to open?
The sooner we speak, the sooner the family can settle into the process. Initial consultations are confidential and unhurried.