Probate Attorney in White Plains, NY

Probate Overview

An Experienced New York Probate Lawyer
Serving Clients in White Plains and the Hudson Valley

Although the probate administration and estate administration processes can be fairly straightforward, in most cases they are not — especially when estate tax issues, minor children, children with disabilities or disabled adult beneficiaries are involved.

In New York, probate and estate-related matters are generally handled by a special court known as Surrogate's Court. Surrogate's Court has the most detailed structure, rules and procedures of any New York court. While not every estate needs to go through probate, the best course of action for avoiding unnecessary expenses, delays and aggravation is choosing an attorney who has had extensive experience in New York Surrogate Court.

My name is Andrew Szczesniak. I am an attorney with more than 30 years of experience in the state of New York. Over the course of my career, I have handled and advised clients on many different types of probate and estate-related concerns. Whatever your situation or concerns, I can help you identify specific needs, set realistic goals, explain the legal issues and the available options, and more.

This area of my practice includes:

• Probate administration (the process of collecting a decedent's assets, redistributing those assets in accordance with New York probate law, and closing an estate when there is a will)
  
• Estate administration (the process of collecting a decedent's assets, redistributing those assets in accordance with New York intestacy statutes, and closing an estate when there is no will)
  
• Asset protection (protecting assets from creditors and minimizing estate taxes)
  
• Property disputes (among heirs)
  
• Ancillary probate or estate administration (distribution of New York-based property owned by non-residents)

I am proud to be able to offer clients high-quality legal services on par with what you might only expect to find at a large New York City firm. I am equally proud to be able to offer my clients more in terms of individualized legal services and responsive personal service. This focus on quality and attentive client service has helped me build a practice that is based mostly on referrals from former clients and other attorneys.

Contact Information

Everyone, even people with modest estates, can benefit from the assistance of an experienced probate and estates lawyer. For the advice and assistance you need, contact me, Andrew W. Szczesniak, at either 914-682-9282 (White Plains area), or at 866-401-5240 (toll free).
 
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Areas of Practice

• Probate