Estate Settlement

The loss of a family member or a close friend is difficult time. Settling an estate and resolving the affairs of someone who has died is often confusing and time-consuming.

O’Connor and Ryan has considerable experience assisting families and individuals in resolving and settling estates. Clients are guided through the complex process of probating the estate, paying the debts and legacies of the deceased, managing property and completing necessary federal and state tax filings.

The firm handles disputed estate matters, will contests and challenges to the appointment of administrators or executors. The attorneys at O'Connor and Ryan have represented the interests of estates as well as individuals in contested estate cases.

The legal fees for the administration of estates, defending or prosecuting claims against estates and other related matters are billed hourly in most cases. Fee arrangements will be discussed and explained at the initial conference.


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	Estate Settlement The loss of a family member or a close friend is difficult time. Settling an estate and resolving the affairs of someone who has died is often confusing and time-consuming. O’Connor and Ryan has considerable experience assisting families and individuals in resolving and settling estates. Clients are guided through the complex process of probating the estate, paying the debts and legacies of the deceased, managing property and completing necessary federal and state tax filings. The firm handles disputed estate matters, will contests and challenges to the appointment of administrators or executors. The attorneys at O'Connor and Ryan have represented the interests of estates as well as individuals in contested estate cases. The legal fees for the administration of estates, defending or prosecuting claims against estates and other related matters are billed hourly in most cases. Fee arrangements will be discussed and explained at the initial conference.