The Law Offices Of Roman Aminov is often asked, What Does a Probate Lawyer Do?
Probate lawyers help their clients get the last will and testament of their loved one admitted to probate and also assist their clients in handling the affairs of the estate. Attorneys who concentrate in probate law work with the Surrogate’s Court are familiar with the local rules and customs of the courts in which they deal.
Probate attorneys obtain letters testamentary (where there is a will) or letters of administration (if the decedent died without a will) in order to allow their clients to administer the final affairs of the decedent.