Helping Families with Legal Issues After the Death of a Loved One

When probate administration is necessary to settle a loved one’s estate in the Lehigh Valley, it does not have to be confusing or intimidating. Call Our Probate Attorney today, 610-391-9500.

HIRING A PROBATE ATTORNEY

1. Legal Expertise:
   • Probate laws can be complex and vary from state to state. A probate attorney is well-versed in Pennsylvania’s specific laws and regulations governing the administration of estates. They can navigate the legal intricacies and ensure that all requirements are met.
2. Documentation and Paperwork:
   • Estate administration involves a significant amount of paperwork, including filing petitions, inventorying assets, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. A probate attorney can help you prepare and file the necessary documents accurately and in a timely manner, reducing the risk of errors and delays.
3. Asset Evaluation and Distribution:
   • Determining the value of assets and fairly distributing them among beneficiaries can be a complex task. A probate attorney can assist in appraising assets, ensuring an accurate valuation, and facilitating a smooth distribution process.
4. Creditor Claims:
   • Creditors have a specific period to submit claims against the estate. An attorney can help identify valid claims, negotiate with creditors, and ensure that debts are settled appropriately.
5. Tax Implications:
   • Estate taxation can be a significant concern. A probate attorney can help you understand the tax implications of the estate and develop strategies to minimize tax obligations, ensuring that the estate is distributed as efficiently as possible.
6. Peace of Mind:
   • Dealing with the legal aspects of an estate can be emotionally challenging, especially during a time of grief. Hiring a probate attorney allows you to focus on personal matters while a professional handles the legal complexities, providing peace of mind during a difficult time.
7. Efficiency and Timeliness:
   • An experienced probate attorney understands the process thoroughly, which can lead to a more efficient administration of the estate. This helps in minimizing delays and ensuring that the estate is settled in a timely manner.

In summary, hiring a probate attorney in Pennsylvania is essential for ensuring that the estate administration process is conducted correctly, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable laws. Their expertise can help navigate challenges, prevent legal issues, and provide the necessary support during a challenging time. Attorney Gladys Wiles has 25 years experience in Probating estates after the death of a loved one. Read our Google Reviews to see how we differ from other law firms.

“Reduce tax and distribute assets as quickly as possible is what we strive to accomplish for our clients.” Gladys Wiles, Esquire 

At Snyder & Wiles, PC, we have a strong reputation for success in the Lehigh Valley that often results in referrals. Our attorneys can handle estates of any size and resolve all matters that arise during the probate process whether it be in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon or Berks Counties, with over 25 years experience:

• Avoiding probate through estate planning
• Savings on Inheritance Tax
• Estates without wills or other estate planning
• Estate and executor issues
• Inheritance tax planning

Our probate attorney, Gladys Wiles, Esquire, is skilled at minimizing death and inheritance tax liabilities, while ensuring the wishes of the deceased are followed. Using a thorough and proactive approach, we work quickly to minimize the taxes owed by an estate. We also do post-mortem estate planning to reduce death tax liability – all with the goal of maximizing the amount of money available in an estate to provide as much for the family as possible.

We have extensive experience handling the probate process, as well as assisting and representing many clients during probate litigation and will contests. Our probate lawyers can expedite the probate process by ensuring all documents are accurately and thoroughly prepared. In addition, if a will is challenged, we are prepared with experts and other elder care resources to defend the terms and execution of the will in question. Our goal is to transfer the assets of your loved one as quickly as possible.

In every area of law, it is important to have a strong personal connection between attorney and clients, and this connection is especially key when it comes to your family. When it comes time to take action, you need to be comfortable with the advice you receive is essential.  Contact Snyder & Wiles, PC for a consultation regarding your estate, wills, trusts and probate administration matters.  610-391-9500.