Wills/Estate Administration
Working with clients to find creative solutions in estate matters.
Whether you have just started a family or you are nearing retirement, you need to plan for the distribution of your estate in the event of your death. There are a variety of estate planning options, each offering advantages and disadvantages. You want an experienced lawyer who fully understands the law, who will clearly explain your options, and who will help you make informed decisions that protect your interests and the interests of your heirs.
At the Palkovitz Law Office, we concentrate a portion of our practice on wills and estate administration working with clients throughout Western Pennsylvania to resolve probate and estate matters. We fully review and explain the different strategies available to effectively plan for the orderly distribution of your estate.
Once we have together decided on the specific approach that best meets your needs, we will prepare and help you execute all the documents necessary to implement your estate plan, including:
- Wills
- Living Wills (also known as health or medical care directives)
- Powers Of Attorney
If you have a family member who lacks the capacity to manage his or her affairs, we can advise you on the benefits of guardianships and conservatorships and prepare the required documents to implement these arrangements.
If you have been named as executor or administrator of the estate of a loved one, we will help you navigate the probate process and successfully settle the estate. If you are involved in a will contest, we can help you find creative solutions that avoid the time and expense of protracted litigation.
If you want a caring and compassionate law firm and staff who will work with you in estate planning matters, contact our office to set up a free initial consultation. Please call (412) 678-9000 to make an appointment.
Wills
Preparing Comprehensive Wills
A carefully crafted estate plan can maximize what you leave to your loved ones and minimize the time and expense associated with probate. Comprehensive estate planning is crucial to anyone in the state of Pennsylvania. At the Pittsburgh Palkovitz Law Office, we create wills for people that accomplish these goals. To learn more about the importance of estate planning, schedule a free initial consultation with us.
Many people never consider the importance of a simple will. However, a well-drafted will can provide many benefits to your loved ones. We help guide our clients through the process of determining the best strategy to ensure their estate is protected. No matter how much you have thought about your will, our lawyers can assist you with:
- Disposing of Property
- Drafting a Will
- Creating an Advanced Health Care Directive
- Creating the Guardianship of Children
- Naming Executor and Personal Representative
- Defining Powers of Attorney
- Listing Property and Benefits
- Disinheriting Potential Beneficiaries
Wills are an essential part of any estate plan since they plainly define your intentions to the court after your death. They characteristically are used together with a trust to minimize the expense associated with probate. We will determine whether a trust and/or will is most suitable to meet your estate planning goals.
At the Palkovitz Law office, we concentrate on creating wills that clearly spell out your intentions. With our firm conveniently located in White Oak and downtown Pittsburgh, our attorneys create wills that protect the estates of people throughout Pennsylvania. For more information, schedule a free initial consultation with us or call (412) 678-9000.
