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Pelham Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Littman Krooks LLP

4.9
30 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • Littman Krooks LLP combines extensive legal knowledge and expertise with individual attention to your needs. For over or 25 years, we have brought astute, honest counsel and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersElder Law, Special Education, and 23 more

Bernard A. Krooks
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Law Office of Michael A. Bucci II

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Smart, Creative, and Experienced; Personal Attention To Each Client.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMedical Malpractice, Failure to Diagnose, and 68 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Michael Bucci II
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Herman Max Leibowitz

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  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Herman Max Leibowitz is a "Wills and Estates" lawyer with more than 35 years of experience. He is proud of his record of success for his clients. His areas of practice... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 6 more

Herman Max Leibowitz Esq.
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Kaufmann Gildin & Robbins LLP

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers1 award

  • GETTING IT DONE. EXPERTLY. EXTRAORDINARILY. EFFICIENTLY.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFranchising, Litigation, and 10 more

David A. Cannon
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Auerbach Law Group, P.C.

1.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Our mission is to help our clients prevent legal problems and plan for the future.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Dissolution, Criminal & Civil Tax Litigation, and 10 more

Lee David Auerbach
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Law Offices of Lisa L. Johnston & Associates

4.8
10 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Matrimonial Law, and 26 more

Lisa L. Johnston
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Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP

5.0
32 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 17 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm dedicated to client service

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Corporate Law, and 18 more

Evan S. Cowit
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • For more than two decades, the Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C. have served clients throughout the 5 Boroughs of New York City and Long Island with a practice devoted to estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Alfred Odom Esq.
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Law Office of Steven Riker

5.0
45 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • This firm maintains a general commercial practice, with an emphasis on commercial and business litigation, real estate transactions, contract negotiation, corporate formation, and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Real Estate, and 31 more

Steven M. Riker Esq.
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Law Office of Peter A. Hurwitz, PLLC

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Since 1991, the Law office of Peter A. Hurwitz has been dedicated to providing personal, competent and results driven legal representation to our clients in many areas of civil... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Contract Law, and 7 more

  • Free Consultation

Peter A. Hurwitz
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The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC

4.0
14 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • This firm has significant experience engaging in high-level, sophisticated litigation, arbitration and mediation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 18 more

William L. Carbonari
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Joseph A. Ledwidge, P.C.

3.2
5 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • Choosing the right attorney is important. If you are seeking a probate or family lawyer who can provide you with the guidance and advocacy you need, the law office of Ledwidge... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate Law, Wills and Probate, and 33 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Joseph A. Ledwidge Esq.
Managing Partner
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Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP

4.8
17 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

  • For nearly 20 years, the attorneys at Murtagh, Cossu, Venditti & Castro-Blanco, LLP have been achieving outstanding results for individual, business and municipal clients... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Civil Litigation, and 20 more

Caitlin Scheir
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Silberman Zaretsky PC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Silberman Zaretsky PC was founded in 1996 by John Silberman, who had been a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison since 1985. Donn Zaretsky joined him from Paul... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersArt Law, Entertainment Law, and 4 more

Alex Segal
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The Corini Law Office

4.9
25 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • GUN LAW - Certified NRA Pistol Instructor, Ms. Corini is a strong advocate of the Second Amendment

  • Estate Planning LawyersPistol Licenses, Firearm Permit, and 67 more

Lori A. Corini Esq.
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Gettinger Waldinger Monteleone Gushue & Hollis, LLP

4.8
58 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 9 lawyers1 award

  • Corporate, Commercial, Family Law, Elder Law, Trusts Estate Planning

  • Estate Planning LawyersLitigation, Civil Appeals And Disputes Resolutions, Community Association Law, and 4 more

Gregory Monteleone
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DaSilva & Hilowitz PLLC

4.8
28 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • In-depth experience in estate planning administration and litigation. We handle matters in the courts of Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Westchester and Rockland counties.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Wills, and 25 more

Lynne S. Hilowitz
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Hillman, Adria S., Attorney at Law PC

4.6
3 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Adria S. Hillman Family Law office concentrates on complex, multijurisdictional divorce, financial and custodial issues.

  • Estate Planning LawyersMatrimonial Law, Family Law, and 82 more

Elise A. Bloustein
Of Counsel
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Bosworth, Gray & Fuller

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • New York Firm with a Reputation for Success Whether you are struggling with an estate planning concern, buying or selling a home, it is important to know that you can trust your... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Probate, and 22 more

  • Free Consultation

Paul Clewell
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Hyman & Gilbert

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  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Hyman & Gilbert, Attorneys at Law was founded by Julian H. Hyman (1913-1985) and Rita K. Gilbert in 1983. Originally located in New Rochelle, the firm moved to its Larchmont... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Divorce, and 16 more

Catherine M. Staropoli
Associate
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Propp Lapidus, PLLC

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Practice, Corporate Law, and 8 more

Christine King
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Rabin Panero & Herrick

5.0
40 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Top New York Law Firm. Real Estate, Business & Estate Matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Homeowners Association Law, and 40 more

Corey Rabin Esq.
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing Integrity, Purpose & Results to Clients

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Civil Practice, and 9 more

Elizabeth Stradar
Partner
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Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP

4.7
17 Reviews

  • Serving Pelham, NY and Westchester County, New York

  • Law Firm with 37 lawyers2 awards

  • Bleakley Platt has been a leader in the Westchester legal community for over 75 years. We continue to grow professionally and technologically to satisfy the needs of our business... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAppellate Practice, Commercial Finance, and 100 more

William P. Harrington
Partner
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Joseph B. Gilberg

  • 201 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10803

LaMagna McKenna PLLC

  • 340 Fifth Street, Pelham, NY 10803

The Law Office of Christ Law, PLLC

  • 200 Sparks Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can you use items in an estate without permission that do not belong to you?

Randall C. Romei
Answered by attorney Randall C. Romei (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Ashcraft & Ashcraft, Ltd.
The executor of the estate duties to the estate and the legatees and heirs of the estate. The executor must collect the assets of the estate, pay creditor claims, make specific bequests, liquidate assets as necessary to make the appropriate distributions. The executor is under a duty of loyalty to the estate and has fiduciary responsibilities to the estate. This means the executor cannot use estate assets for his or her own benefit and cannot permit the waste of estate assets. Use of estate assets for non-estate purposes could be done with an appropriate market value payment (i.e. rental).
The executor of the estate duties to the estate and the legatees and heirs of the estate. The executor must collect the assets of the estate, pay creditor claims, make specific bequests, liquidate assets as necessary to make the appropriate distributions. The executor is under a duty of loyalty to the estate and has fiduciary responsibilities to the estate. This means the executor cannot use estate assets for his or her own benefit and cannot permit the waste of estate assets. Use of estate assets for non-estate purposes could be done with an appropriate market value payment (i.e. rental).
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Can creditors collect after your death? Must a will be probated? Can I do it with a lawyer?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
Yes, creditors can collect whats due from any assets of the estate that arent subject to a lien or other legal claim. Wills dont have to be probated if the debts and assets are minimal (check your state statutes). And it is a good idea to have a lawyer help settle an estate as there are several laws that must be observed at every step.
Yes, creditors can collect whats due from any assets of the estate that arent subject to a lien or other legal claim. Wills dont have to be probated if the debts and assets are minimal (check your state statutes). And it is a good idea to have a lawyer help settle an estate as there are several laws that must be observed at every step.
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What kind of lawyer specializes with estates and estate distribution?

Damien Matthew Bosco
Answered by attorney Damien Matthew Bosco (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Damien Bosco, P.C.
Hello. My name is Damien. I am an attorney in New York City practicing in the New York City metropolitan area. For estate administration and probate issues, you would want a Trusts & Estates (T&E) Attorney. T&E attorneys handle, not only estate planning, but also estate administration and probate as well as, in most cases, estate litigation. Generally, when someone dies, the executor, if there is a Will or an heir will become the personal representative of the estate upon petitioning the court. So, an heir could attempt to review the court file to determine the status of a proceeding or attempt to request an accounting of the proceeding informally from the personal representative, or through a petition to the court for an accounting. If you need any assistance, a New York Trusts & Estates Attorney could help you. If you wish to speak on the phone about it, you can call Damien Bosco, P.C. at (646) 452-7082 or email me at DamienBoscoEsq@gmail.com
Hello. My name is Damien. I am an attorney in New York City practicing in the New York City metropolitan area. For estate administration and probate issues, you would want a Trusts & Estates (T&E) Attorney. T&E attorneys handle, not only estate planning, but also estate administration and probate as well as, in most cases, estate litigation. Generally, when someone dies, the executor, if there is a Will or an heir will become the personal representative of the estate upon petitioning the court. So, an heir could attempt to review the court file to determine the status of a proceeding or attempt to request an accounting of the proceeding informally from the personal representative, or through a petition to the court for an accounting. If you need any assistance, a New York Trusts & Estates Attorney could help you. If you wish to speak on the phone about it, you can call Damien Bosco, P.C. at (646) 452-7082 or email me at DamienBoscoEsq@gmail.com
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