Probate & Estate Administration

Following the sadness and tragedy of the loss of a loved one, multiple legal issues and questions arise. Cohen Schneider LLP has assisted and represented thousands of families over more than 30 years in addressing these issues.

We routinely handle both simple and complex estate matters, contested and without opposition, in the Surrogates Courts of the five counties of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland.

We have also frequently represented individuals from the United States and abroad concerning New York estate issue and have also provided counsel and representation regarding estates in other jurisdictions that have property or financial interests in New York.

Our services include:

Probate of Wills/Administration Proceedings (absence of will) Family Tree Investigations/Location of Missing Heirs Asset Transfers without Probate Post-mortem tax matters Asset investigation and location Contested Estates Disposition/Division of Property Spouses/Children's Rights Concerning Decedents' Estates