Representing Executors, Trustees and Beneficiaries
Many people don't understand that distributing assets to beneficiaries after a loved one has died is not as simple as having a will and following its instructions. Beneficiaries cannot inherit until the will has been presented to a probate court and approved. While assets held in a trust do not need to go through probate, the trustee needs guidance on how to administer the trust.
At the law firm of Avelino Nitkewicz LLP, our lawyers provide efficient and affordable probate and estate administration services to clients in Summit, New Providence, Madison and other communities in north-central New Jersey.
Our team of experienced lawyers work closely with executors, trustees and beneficiaries to provide a smooth and orderly administration of trusts and estates. We assist clients in the probate of wills and administration of estates and trusts, focusing on appropriate tax strategies in carrying out a decedent's intentions for preservation of assets and transmission of wealth to subsequent generations.
Our legal services include:
- Preparation and filing of all court documents for probate of a will and appointments of administrators
- Collection and valuation of assets
- Use of post-mortem tax planning devices
- Tax elections
- Preparation of Federal and State estate tax returns
- Preparation of estate and fiduciary income tax returns
- Preparation of executor and trustee accountings
- Miscellaneous proceedings in the Surrogate's Court
- Distribution of estate and trust assets to beneficiaries
Free Lawyer Consultation
For more information about probate and trust administration or to schedule a free initial consultation with an attorney at Avelino Nitkewicz LLP, call 888-334-7310 or fill out the contact form on this Web site.
