New York Estate Conflict Attorneys
Probate and estate administration proceedings include the process of paying bills and expenses, recognizing an executor named in the will or designating an administrator, and distributing the remainder of the estate to the heirs.
At Demetriou & Demetriou, P.C., we strive to help families resolve all their estate conflicts and probate administration disputes. In situations where disagreements arise among family members - typically in will contests and trust disputes - our probate lawyers step in to provide sound legal help. We understand that emotions and tensions can run high.
Call our law firm at 516-248-0880 to schedule your free consultation. You may also fill out our online contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.
Dedicated to Helping Families Through Probate Administration
Demetriou and Demetriou, P.C. is a father-son legal team that has been serving our New York community for more than 50 years. As a family-run law firm, we treat our clients with respect and warmth. Our clients expect nothing less. Attorneys Michael and Paul Demetriou are sympathetic to the needs of clients at various stages of their lives - as well as families who grieve the loss of a loved one and need to probate the estate.
Even if your loved one had a thorough estate plan with wills, trusts, and other estate planning documents, there still may be issues in the probate process. Our attorneys ensure that the last will and testament is recognized by the probate court and used to distribute the decedent's assets. For estates with no will - called intestate - we can make sure that state law is followed closely in distributing assets.
Common estate conflicts and trust and will disputes include:
- Multiple wills: Several wills are thought to be the last will and testament, when only one can be.
- Undue influence or coercion: Accusations that one heir manipulated or took advantage of the decedent. These will contests often question the mental capacity of the decedent.
- Ambiguous or unclear language: Will or trust is worded in an unclear way, allowing several heirs to interpret the will in different ways.
- Guardianship and conservatorship disputes: Objection to designated guardian for minor children or dependent adults, or will fails to name a guardian.
As a family firm, we strive to mitigate the risk to your family estate efficiently and effectively. We offer sound legal advice and guidance to expedite the probate administration process and prevent costly errors. Contact us by email today.
