Managing an Estate for Your Parent or Loved One After Death
After the passing of a loved one, you may be assigned as the personal representative or the executor of an estate. Remember that these duties make you responsible for the accurate and proper administration of an estate. At The Law Offices of Spano & Dawicki in Boston, Massachusetts, our legal team is experienced in helping families and individuals protect their interests and the integrity of an estate through the probate process.
Counsel and Advocacy in Massachusetts Probate
The probate process can be complex, so it is important to have a clear understanding of your rights as well as your obligations. Our attorneys will take a comprehensive approach, review your interests as an executor or beneficiary, and ensure the timely and proper administration of the estate. Our Boston probate lawyers are experienced with handling all issues, including:
- Assisting executors and representatives
- Wills and probate litigation
- Asset protection
- Representation in probate court
- Distribution of assets
- Tax liability and estate taxes
- Will contests
- Disputes between beneficiaries and fiduciaries
- Trust administration
Probate and Litigation
The administration of an estate can result in disputes. Beneficiaries can take legal action against an executor and other disputes may arise between beneficiaries in a will contest. Our attorneys understand the emotional complexities of these issues and know how difficult the administration of a parent's estate can be. Beyond the emotional challenges of a familial dispute, the legal aspects are also very complex. We will employ experience, strategy and skill to analyze legal issues and effectively assert your rights.
Don't know where to turn? Call us at 781-231-7800 or contact our Boston, Massachusetts, probate administration lawyers by e-mail to arrange an initial consultation or case evaluation.
Our office is conveniently located at the intersection of Route 1 and the Lynn Fells Parkway and is only minutes from Logan Airport, downtown Boston, and Routes 93, 95 and 128. Credit cards accepted.
