Probate | Estate Administration | Trust Accounting | Will Contests | Estate Litigation | Discovery and More
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The Long Island Law Office of Bonnie Lawston focuses on estate and trust administration and litigation. The legal services the firm offers individuals in New York and out of state, include:
- Filing court documents necessary to appoint a fiduciary, also known as executor or administrator
- Securing and marshal of all the assets of the estate
- Searching and Locating the assets
- Preparing the assets for sale or other transfer
- Prepare the necessary accountings, releases and forms prior to distribution and distribution
- Accounting and closure of the estate
- Contesting wills
- Contesting accounting
- Litigation
- Heirship and kinship hearings
- Guardianship hearings
- Infant compromises
- Construction hearings and all matters
Our casework extends to matters involving trusts, wills contests, probating wills, filing administration proceedings when a decedent left no will, reviewing and preparing living wills, health care proxies, wills and power of attorney documents, estate accounting, filing motions and objections to remove an executor or administrator and many other related issues.
Guiding Clients through the Estate Settlement Process
The Law Office of Bonnie Lawston regularly represents clients who live outside New York, but serve as executors, administrators and trustees of New York estates. Unless they choose to do so, it is not necessary to come to New York to carry out responsibilities as a fiduciary of an estate.
For many clients, appointment as an executor, administrator or trustee of an estate is often a first-time experience. While the process may seem confusing and overwhelming, you can rely on our law firm to guide you through the estate settlement. We provide thorough information regarding each stage of the process so that you understand your obligations and can make informed decisions as you carry out your responsibilities.
Frequent Updates on Case Status
Since nearly everyone has an internet connection today, email, texting, scanning, faxing and overnight mail keeps us in touch with clients everywhere and allows us to communicate quickly, easily and often with clients about their our case. When you seek our help, you will find that every estate receives personal attention. Attorney Bonnie Lawston is personally involved in all the cases the firm handles and oversees the progress of each one.
How Our Law Firm Can Help You
Our law firm will do everything, or as little as you need. As our client, you can rest assured we will be there for the times when you are not sure what to do. We work with selected professionals, who can assist you or our office on your behalf to secure, repair, renovate or sell a home -or anything else that is needed to serve the estate and its heirs as effectively as possible.
Most of the estates our firm represents are large and involve the sale of real estate and other assets. We will help prepare the house, secured the property and place it on the market, prepare the contracts of sale and complete the transaction.
After gathering the estate assets, we prepare the necessary papers prior to distribution, ensuring that all claims, debts and expenses including commissions that you earn as a fiduciary are paid, and file necessary documents with the court to close the estate.
Working With an Array of Professionals to Benefit the Estate
Examples of professional colleagues we work with to help serve the estate and you are licensed experienced tax specialists and estate CPAs, real estate brokers who deal with estate sales and contractors who repair and renovate the houses, when necessary to obtain top dollar for the estate and heirs.
Contact a New York Estate & Trust Administration Attorney
At the Law Office of Bonnie Lawston, you can rely on our extensive experience to protect your legal rights and best interests. There is no charge for initial consultations to find out how we can help you. We offer percentage, hourly and contingent or "paid at the end" retainers, where applicable. Call our office at (631) 425-7299 or our 24/7 hotline at (877) 581-8498 to arrange an appointment.
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