Probate Nassau County — Estate Planning Lawyers in Hicksville, NY, NY

<p><br></p><p>Probate is a legal process of establishing the authenticity of a document attesting to the true will of the deceased in a Court of Law.</p><p>Probate is a process which validates and pronounces the Last Will and Testament of Individual as valid and effective for purposes of estate administration and asset distribution.</p><p>If you have had a loved one pass away recently, you may have found that their Will has to pass through probate court before debts of the decedent may be paid and the remaining assets of the decedent may be distributed to the beneficiaries. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate itself, this process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several years. If you are a beneficiary of the estate, or involved in it in any other way, it is important to understand what to expect and to have the help you need.</p>