Practice Areas

Probate and Estate Administration

New York Probate Law Attorneys

With Offices in Queens and Long Island

Scheich & Goldsmith, P.C., understands that the days and weeks following the death of a loved one are stressful for family members. At our neighborhood law firm, it is our goal to relieve our clients of administrative responsibilities and reassure them that all legal requirements of the probate process will be met.

Contact us to schedule a time to speak with one of our lawyers. We believe that the only way to truly understand our clients' needs is to spend time getting to know them.

Estate Planning Services

• Probate — In New York, probate laws govern the administration of an estate if there is a valid will. We assist the executor or personal representative of an estate with:
  • Applications
  • Court filings
  • Locating missing heirs
  • Identifying unknown heirs
  • Finding missing witnesses
  • Notification of heirs and other interested parties
  • Satisfaction of debts
  • Locating assets
  • Liquidating real and personal property
  • Will contests
  • Estate litigation
  • Accountings
  • Administration and distribution of the deceased's assets and personal belongings

• Estate Administration — If there was no valid will or the will is missing, we will help a client petition the Surrogate's Court for appointment as the estate's administrator. If all of the heirs are of equal degree of relationship, any of these people can file for Letters of Administration, so time is of the essence in filing a petition if you want to be appointed.


• Estate Accounting — We represent clients who are concerned that the fiduciary of a trust or estate is not handling things properly. An executor, administrator, or trustee is responsible for carrying out the wishes of the deceased in accordance with the terms of the will, trust or intestate distribution law. If the beneficiaries believe the personal representative has committed a breach of fiduciary duty, perhaps by misappropriating funds, we can demand that the fiduciary be compelled to file a formal accounting with the court.


• Will Contests — Our attorneys can help you if there is a dispute regarding the validity of a will. Incompetence, coercion, incapacity, technical defects or lack of proper witnesses may be grounds to contest a will. We have handled both sides in these types of matters.

Contact Us

Contact Scheich & Goldsmith, P.C. to speak with a New York City estate administration and probate law attorney. We will attempt to get back to you on the same day and have a 24-hour answering service.

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