Helping you protect your assets
You work hard for your family, so knowing that you have planned for your loved ones’ long-term well-being and financial security can bring you comfort. Elisofon Law Office handles probate and wills for clients throughout the New York metropolitan area. Whether planning the care of your family upon your death or guiding you through the probate process as you mourn the loss of a loved one, we can help you with:

We draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts if they advance your individual needs and your estate planning goals.

Probate
Probate typically accompanies a situation involving painful emotional loss. Our attorneys can ease the stress of probating your loved one’s estate.  We assist executors in all steps of the complex process of probating a will in a New York probate court, including:

• Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
• Filing the will with the New York probate court
• Closing and opening bank accounts
• Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
• Assessing the value of property
• Paying taxes and other debts
• Locating beneficiaries
• Hiring professionals and experts to assist in valuing, managing and liquidating assets
  

Contested wills
The stress of a contested will can compound the pain of losing a loved one. When disputes arise, our attorneys’ composed courtroom demeanor can calm the emotionally charged process of challenging an invalid will or defending a valid will against erroneous claims made by unhappy beneficiaries. If you choose to preserve amiable family relationships, we skillfully mediate disputes to reach just, equitable resolutions with your loved ones. When necessary, we assertively defend your beneficiary rights within New York probate courts.

Contact experienced New York lawyers you can count on
Elisofon Law Office is located in Brooklyn and represents clients throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, NYC and Nassau County.

Call Elisofon Law Office at 718.514.2915 or contact the firm online to schedule a free 15-minute initial phone consultation.