Attorneys that focus on estate and probate law in Broome County, New York help clients resolve all facets of planning for the conservation and disposition of estates. Estate and probate lawyers must understand the state and federal tax burdens that apply to this area of the law. Estate and probate lawyers prepare the legal instruments to accomplish the estate plans including drafting and executing wills, administering formal and summary estates, including tax related matters. Attorneys also engage in probate litigation including will contests or will or trust construction suits in probate court.
National Association of Estate Planners and Councils - NAEPC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as estate planning law specialists.
ACTEC is a fellowship of attorneys seeking to improve trust, estate and tax laws, as well as the procedures and ethics of attorneys who work in those fields. Many of the top trust and estate attorneys belong to this respected organization.
Lawyer Referral Service in Broome County, NY - The Broome County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service from its offices in Binghamton, NY. The service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified private attorney in Binghamton and Broome County. The LRS is opened from Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. for walk in meetings. You can also call the service Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In exchange for a $25 consultation fee you can talk with the local attorney during a 30 minute consultation.