Probate & Trust Administration

Losing a loved one is one of life's most difficult experiences. When you are also responsible for administering their estate, the legal and financial complexities can feel overwhelming. O'BRIEN LEGAL is here to guide you through every step of the process.

Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person's estate is administered. It involves validating the will, inventorying assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries. In Pennsylvania, probate is handled through the Register of Wills in the county where the deceased resided.

Trust administration involves managing and distributing assets held in a trust after the trust creator's death. While trusts can help avoid probate, they still require careful administration to ensure assets are distributed correctly and in accordance with the trust's terms.

Our probate and trust administration services include: filing the will with the Register of Wills, obtaining Letters Testamentary, inventorying and appraising estate assets, notifying creditors and paying valid claims, filing estate tax returns, and distributing assets to beneficiaries.

We understand that this is a difficult time for your family. Our attorneys provide compassionate, efficient legal guidance to help you fulfill your responsibilities as executor or trustee while minimizing stress and family conflict.

If you have been named as an executor or trustee, or if you need help navigating the probate process, contact O'BRIEN LEGAL today to schedule your free consultation.