PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Guiding You Through the Probate Process with Care and Clarity

Losing a loved one is never easy. Managing the legal and financial responsibilities that follow can feel overwhelming. At The Law Offices of Kevin M. O’Sullivan, we provide compassionate, knowledgeable guidance through every stage of the estate administration process — helping families settle estates efficiently and in accordance with New York law.

Our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, ensuring that your loved one’s wishes are honored and that all legal requirements are properly fulfilled.

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What Is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of proving a will’s validity, appointing an executor or administrator, identifying and valuing assets, paying debts and taxes, and ultimately distributing property to beneficiaries.

Even when no will exists, the estate must still be administered under state intestacy laws — and we can help guide you through that process as well.

Our Probate and Estate Administration Services Include:

Filing and validating the will in Surrogate’s Court
Petitioning for appointment of an executor or administrator
Identifying, collecting, and valuing assets of the estate
Notifying creditors and paying valid debts and expenses
Preparing and filing required court documents and tax returns
Handling disputes or contested matters, including will contests and accounting proceedings
Distributing assets to heirs and beneficiaries in accordance with the will or state law
Guidance for out-of-state executors managing New York property (or vice versa)

Contact Us

Let us help you through this process of an estate's administration. Contact The Law Offices of Kevin M. O'Sullivan at (718) 587-9922 today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you and your family ensure that the loved one's estate is properly settled.