Probate Serving Families Throughout Melville

Probate Lawyer in Melville, NY

Probate is the legal process of administering an estate and distributing property after someone passes away. While it looks straightforward on paper, it’s often full of challenges. For instance, you might have a hard time locating all the property or find yourself fighting off challenges from creditors. The road bumps make an already laborious process even more difficult. Fortunately, you can simplify it by having a Melville, NY, probate lawyer by your side.

Our firm can take the lead and handle all the tasks, from gathering and valuing assets to distributing the property. You can also hire us to help with a single task, such as defending the estate against legal challenges. Contact us today to discuss ways we can help you through this process.

Probating a Will

Your Melville, NY, probate lawyer can help you navigate the steps of administering an estate, including:

  • Reviewing the will
  • Filing for probate
  • Notifying interested parties
  • Inventorying and valuing the assets
  • Paying taxes and other debts
  • Distributing property to beneficiaries

Additionally, we can represent the estate during legal challenges. Reach out to our firm today to learn more about how we can help you administer an estate.

Why Choose Schneider, Garrastegui, & Fedele, Pllc?

  • Hyper-focused on Your Needs – While some firms dabble in numerous practice areas, we focus on elder law and real estate. Our limited scope of practice allows us to stay up-to-date and provide hyper-focused, client-centric legal services.
  • Highly Rated – Our firm has accumulated numerous 5-star reviews on Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Avvo.
  • Two Locations to Serve You – Visit our fully staffed Class A office space in Melville, NY, or make an appointment at our satellite office in Hauppauge, NY.
  • Small Firm with Big Firm Assets – As a small firm, you can expect hands-on, customized service with us. At the same time, our assets are comparable to a much larger firm, so we have the resources to help clients of varying and even challenging needs.
  • Bilingual Support – With both English and Spanish-speaking staff and attorneys, you’ll feel at home at our firm. 
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