Probate Administration Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Among the many estate planning and elder law services we offer, the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick provides efficient counsel and representation during probate administration.
We advise executors and personal representatives of estates during the probate process, and we assist trustees with the administration of trusts. Our law firm also works with the families of those who have died without a will or estate plan in place, providing compassionate, sound guidance through the intestacy process.
If you are seeking legal representation during probate administration, contact the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick for a complimentary consultation. We have served the probate administration needs of Philadelphia since 1998.
What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
After a death occurs, probate attorney Adam Bernick works with families and heirs to ensure that the wishes and plans of the deceased are carried out. Estate administration, whether handled by an attorney or by a family member, involves inventorying, valuation and sale of the estate assets, attending any real estate closings, settling with creditors, completing the necessary paperwork, and distributing property in accordance with the deceased's will or estate plan — or according to Pennsylvania law.
Complex Probate Administration Issues
Sometimes, probating an estate is complicated by title issues, creditor concerns and other questions. For example, we have probated estates where creditors had attached liens to decedents' property due to unpaid bills, welfare payments to nursing homes, or other debts.
In some cases, the creditor was the government of Pennsylvania, because state law allows the government to recover the cost of certain benefit payments. If this happens to your family, it is important to contact a lawyer knowledgeable about probate administration to attend sworn hearings and minimize the financial consequences these claims have on the estate.
For more information about our probate administration services, please see the following pages of this Web site: Executor & Fiduciary Services and Probate & Estate Planning FAQs.
Probate Administration Services for Out-of-Town Clients
Attorney Adam Bernick has assisted many out-of-town clients who need a Philadelphia attorney to help with probate and estate administration work. If your loved one owned real estate or other assets in the Philadelphia area, you may require the services of a Philadelphia probate attorney to finalize the probate administration process.
Contact the Law Office of Adam S. Bernick
We offer private, complimentary initial consultations, either in person or by telephone. We have limited on-site parking at our Center City office, and we reimburse parking fees for off-site parking.
To make an appointment, call 215-563-8783 or send an e-mail.
