Fairfield Wills Lawyers

Have you been named as the executor of your parent's estate? Are you unsure of whom to name as the executor of your own estate, preferring that it not be a family member or friend to avoid issues for them later on?

At the Law Firm of Victoria T. Ferrara, P.C., our attorneys are focused on careful administration of your estate, or that of your loved one, to ensure that the objectives of the estate plan are met. We can effectively handle all claims against estates. We are knowledgeable in trust administration and the legal issues surrounding trust litigation.

Contact our Fairfield wills attorneys today to discuss how we can be of help.

Westport Estate Administration Attorneys

The estate administration process encompasses the process of ensuring that all assets are passed to the appropriate beneficiaries in accordance with the deceased person's estate plan which, in addition to a will, may have included financial and medical powers of attorney, including health care directives and trusts. The responsibilities of the executor of an estate include:

• Making an inventory of the estate
• Settling and possibly disputing debts owed by the estate
• Collecting on debts owed to the estate
• Distributing assets of the estate to the designated beneficiaries, which may include a trust to be created by the executor and funded by the estate
• Ensuring adherence to any will caveats prior to distribution of assets to a beneficiary

Of counsel Cathy Kohut is able to advise you in your responsibilities as executor of an estate or act in the capacity of executor in the event one has not been named or if you would prefer to name a neutral party as executor of your own estate.

She can assist with will contests if a would-be heir believes the deceased person did not have capacity when the will was created, or that it was not otherwise properly formed.

Connecticut Trusts Lawyers

Ms. Kohut also has the ability to responsibly administer trusts or advise the named trustee of a trust created and funded by an estate. She has a full understanding of the duties owed by a trustee; helping to avoid costly disputes over its administration.

If you need assistance with administration of your loved one's estate or want to contest a will, please contact the wills and trusts lawyer at the Law Firm of Victoria T. Ferrara, P.C. Call us at 866-471-3370 or contact our Milford estate administration lawyers online.