If you have been named as the executor, administrator or a trustee you will have a number of important responsibilities. A fiduciary named under a Will to administer an estate, administrator, is often called the executor or personal representative, so you may hear these terms used interchangeably. While you can certainly act as executor on your own, you may run into various risks involving personal responsibility if you are unfamiliar with the fiduciary laws in the State of New York. That is why many appointed executors or trustees prefer to have an attorney at their side to ensure everything is taken care of properly. For now, learn more about probate administration and how to proceed.

Responsibilities of Executor or Personal Representative. As executor, you will be responsible for managing the estate in question, and when the time comes, distributing the assets of the decedent to the beneficiaries.

You Don’t Have to Handle it On Your Own. If you are unsure of how to handle certain aspects of the estate administration, you don’t have to try to figure it all out on your own. You can have an attorney working with you every step of the way to ensure everything is done correctly. Our team has helped hundreds of individuals and families with their probate and estate administration needs, and we can help you too. If you are a beneficiary under a Will or a distribute under the State law and you need an analysis of your share of the estate, we can help you too.