The Importance Of A Surrogate’s Court Attorney In Surrogate’s Court Proceedings

Many Brooklyn Surrogates’ Court litigation procedures are highly complex, requiring both a thorough understanding of the Court’s rules, as well as knowledge of estate and probate law. In the estate administration or Probate Court Brooklyn NY process, lay people often are not aware of what issues, questions, or conflicts will emerge and complicate matters further. You can minimize complications and resolve disputes more quickly if you consult a knowledgeable attorney early on.

From Queens to the Bronx, I represent clients across the entire city of Brooklyn as one of the city’s top Surrogates Court litigators. Due to my 25 years’ dispute resolution experience, I provide advice to families and executors during Surrogate Court proceedings, helping streamline the process and resolving issues early on in order to avoid disputes. As soon as a dispute arises, I employ my considerable litigation experience to assist in reaching a satisfactory resolution.

Administration Of Estates And Probate In Surrogates Court

In New York, the Surrogates Court is responsible for administering estates and probates. The judges of Surrogates’ Court handle the estates and affairs of those who have passed away. As an experienced litigation lawyer before Brooklyn’s Surrogates Court, I handle a number of estate matters, including:

• Wills and testaments
• Estate management
• Cases involving trusts
• Cases involving guardianships
• Contests of goodwill
• Estate litigation and trust contests

Disputes in Surrogate Court

Complex litigation often results from disputes over wills, trusts, or other estate planning provisions. As a Brooklyn Surrogate’s Court litigation attorney with an AV® Peer Review Rating, my experience includes:

• Validation of wills — If there is an allegation of fraud, duress, undue influence, incapacity, incomplete or revoked execution, the will is invalid.
• Fiduciary liability — Defending executors, trustees, and others who are entrusted with fiduciary duties against negligence, dishonesty, and fraud claims.
• Testamentary disputes — disputes over estate planning and guardianship arrangements

You Can Feel At Ease With The Assistance Of A Knowledgeable Probate Attorney

It is rarely easy dealing with Surrogate’s Court matters, but an experienced lawyer like Peter G. Gray can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.