Probate and Estate Administration Process

Our Process: Probate and Estate Administration

Navigating probate and estate administration can be daunting, but at Miller & Miller Law Group, we’re here to make it simpler. With a clear and streamlined process, we guide you every step of the way—from the initial consultation to the final distribution—ensuring legal obligations are met with efficiency and ease.

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Our Probate and Estate Administartion Proess

Watch this short video to understand how we assist with Probate and Estate adminstration and guide you through this difficult time

Step 1: Estate Administration Consultation – Your Starting Point

Our 1-hour consultation is the first step in navigating the estate administration process. This session is designed to provide actionable legal advice and clarity about the next steps.

During this consultation, we will:

  • Analyze the Will (if applicable): Understand the decedent’s wishes and how they should be carried out.
  • Discuss Intestate Succession: If there is no will, we’ll explain how property will pass under New York State law.
  • Explain the Probate/Estate Administration Process: Break down what to expect at each stage, so you’re fully prepared.
  • Review the Estate’s Assets: Provide guidance on how assets will be distributed.
  • Outline Next Steps: Equip you with a clear plan for moving forward with probate or estate administration.

We are confident that by the end of this consultation, you will have a much better understanding of the entire estate administration process and feel prepared to take the next steps with clarity and confidence.

 

 

Step 2: Your Journey – Comprehensive Estate Administration Services

Once you hire us, we take over the complex legal tasks so you can focus on your role as a fiduciary. We break the estate administration process into three clear phases:

Phase 1: Appointment of Fiduciary

We handle court filings, communicate with family members, and attend hearings to ensure you are officially appointed as the executor or administrator.

Phase 2: Marshal Assets and Pay Liabilities

  • Together, we’ll identify and protect your loved one’s assets, address any debts, and ensure all financial obligations are met.
  • You’ll provide the necessary documents, and we’ll guide you through every step.

Phase 3: Accounting, Release, and Distribution

We prepare detailed accountings, draft release documents to protect you as the fiduciary, and provide clear guidance for distributing assets to beneficiaries.

The Transformation

When you work with Miller & Miller Law Group, you go from feeling overwhelmed to empowered. We simplify the process, so you can:
  • Feel confident knowing you’re meeting all legal requirements.
  • Save time by letting us handle the legal complexities.
  • Avoid disputes with clear guidance on managing and distributing assets.

Your Role as a Fiduciary

As an executor or administrator, you have an important role, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’ll guide you in:
  • Filing necessary documents with the court.
  • Managing estate assets and liabilities.
  • Distributing assets to beneficiaries.

Take the First Step Today

The probate and estate administration process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Start with a paid consultation, and let us guide you through every step with clarity and confidence.