PROBATE ATTORNEY

Serving Buffalo, NY

Estate planning involves taking the time to develop a plan for your family and your estate after you die. By planning ahead you can help ensure your wishes are carried out after you’re gone.

Attorney Frank S Ieraci has years of experience as a probate attorney in Western New York and can guide you through the entire process. From naming a guardian for your children to distributing your assets and awarding power of attorney, we can help ensure a plan is set in place. We can also assist the bereaved with additional probate matters. We serve Buffalo, NY and the surrounding areas. Call today!

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What is Probate?

Simply put, probate is the first step in the administering of an estate. It's the judicial process by which a will is "proved" in court to be a valid legal document and the last will and testament of the deceased. It's also the process that officially appoints an executor, if one is specified in the will. If no executor is specified in the will, the court can appoint one. The executor then inventories the property and assets, pays any debts and taxes, and distributes the remaining property as specified in the will.

Aspects of probate may be challenged at any step; whether directly challenging the validity of the will or bidding to remove an ineffective executor. To go about this process, it's best to consult with an experienced probate attorney to determine what your course of action may be.

Draft Wills and Trusts With an Experienced Probate Attorney

No matter your age or health status, when it comes to having an estate plan - everyone needs one. A will ensures that your assets will be distributed the way you want them to be. The estate plan is comprised of a set of legal documents to prepare for your death or disability, and a will is one of those legal documents. Your will is the bedrock document of every estate plan and it is a little more complicated than some of the other documents.

Hiring a probate attorney to draft a thorough will for you can help alleviate an enormous amount of stress. Frank S Ieraci can help you create your will as well as draft other legal documents as a part of your estate plan and ensure that the documents are legally sound and valid. When it comes to wills, one wrong word or one missing signature can change the entire intent of the document.

Schedule Your Free Consultation With Probate Attorney Frank S Ieraci Today

Drafting a will might seem like an overwhelming, daunting task, but with personal and compassionate guidance from Attorney Ieraci, the process can be much easier. He can guide you through developing a will, trust, living will, healthcare proxy and powers of attorney. Our office also assists those who would like to challenge any step of the probate process.

Working with an experienced probate attorney can make a huge difference. Attorney Ieraci’s work is thorough, complete and correct. Call today to schedule a free consultation!