Estate Administration

Professional Estate Administration

Losing a loved one is difficult enough.

Administering an estate should not make that time more overwhelming.

If you have been named as an executor or appointed as an administrator of an estate, Kusturiss Law Firm LLC can guide you through the process from beginning to end. We provide experienced, compassionate, and practical guidance, helping you understand what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, and what responsibilities you have along the way.

Our goal is to bring clarity and organization to a process that can otherwise feel complicated and unfamiliar. We remain accessible throughout the administration and encourage our clients to ask questions. Whether by telephone, email, text, or in person, we want you to understand the process and feel confident that the estate is being handled properly.

We can assist with all aspects of Pennsylvania estate administration, including:

• Opening the estate and obtaining the executor's or administrator's official appointment
• Identifying, securing, and valuing estate assets
• Preparing and filing the estate inventory
• Providing required notices and addressing creditor claims
• Preparing and filing Pennsylvania inheritance tax returns
• Addressing estate and other tax matters
• Paying appropriate debts and expenses of the estate
• Handling beneficiary questions and distributions
• Preparing family settlement agreements when appropriate
• Preparing formal or informal estate accountings
• Distributing estate assets according to the Will or Pennsylvania law
• Completing the steps necessary to properly conclude the administration

Every estate is different. Some can be resolved relatively simply, while others involve real estate, complicated assets, tax issues, family concerns, or disputes among beneficiaries. We tailor our approach to the estate and the family rather than treating every administration the same.

From the first appointment through the final distribution, Kusturiss Law Firm LLC provides the legal guidance you need while helping make the process as clear, manageable and efficient as possible.

Contact us to schedule an estate administration consultation.