Estate administration requires a working knowledge of the deceased person’s assets, liabilities, tax issues and terms of her or his estate plan. We assist clients who are appointed as personal representatives or trustees, and constantly assist in locating and collecting assets, filing past-due income tax returns, transitioning property from the estate to the heirs or persons designated in the deceased person’s will, and ensuring that the estate is properly processed and closed.

Unlike many suburban law offices, we have multiple attorneys, paralegals and assistants who are well-versed in administration, and we maintain ongoing contact with our clients to ensure that their obligations are fulfilled and their questions are answered.

Probate Courts periodically appoint one of our attorneys to serve as a substitute trustee or personal representative of an estate that is caught up in litigation.

We have developed a network of experts in residential and commercial real estate, business valuations, artwork and antiques, as well as realtors, engineers and surveyors, should you need referrals.

In the case of probate or trust litigation, we have successfully represented many clients in contested guardianships, conservatorships, trusts and estate administration.  We provide support and guidance, as well as thinking outside the box, to bring the matter to conclusion and avoid future problems. “Our job is two-fold,” says Attorney Dugan, “to bring the pending matter to a good conclusion and to enable our clients to move on with their lives.”

We have worked very hard to earn a preeminent reputation in the fields of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trust and Probate Administration and Probate Litigation, and we are committed to continuing that same dedication and work ethic for every client who comes to us for help.