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Losing a loved one is never easy—and navigating the probate process during a time of grief can feel overwhelming. Our firm provides compassionate, efficient legal guidance to help families and fiduciaries settle estates properly and with minimal stress.


We represent executors, administrators, heirs, and beneficiaries throughout New York in all aspects of estate probate and administration, including:


• Probate of Wills: Filing and validating wills with the Surrogate’s Court and guiding executors through each step of the probate process.

• Estate Administration (Intestate Estates): Assisting when a loved one dies without a will, including appointment of an administrator and proper asset distribution.

• Fiduciary Representation: Advising executors and administrators on their legal duties, including asset collection, debt payment, tax filings, and beneficiary distributions.

• Contested Estates: Representing clients in will contests, kinship hearings, and disputes involving undue influence, fraud, or lack of capacity.

• High-Value & Complex Estates: Handling estates involving business interests, investment portfolios, multi-state assets, or significant tax planning considerations.

• Accountings and Court Filings Preparing formal and informal accountings and all necessary documents required by the Surrogate’s Court.

• Small Estate Proceedings: Helping families take advantage of simplified probate procedures for qualifying small estates.


We understand the sensitive nature of estate matters and are committed to resolving them with professionalism, accuracy, and respect for your loved one’s legacy.


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Attorney Advertising. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this website or contacting Welch Firm LLP does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only by a written engagement agreement signed by the firm and the client. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Welch Firm LLP attorneys are licensed to practice law in the State of New York.

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