The death of a family member often leaves loved ones responsible for important legal and financial matters at an already difficult time. Peck Baxter guides personal representatives, executors, beneficiaries, and families through estate administration and probate, helping ensure that assets are properly managed, obligations are addressed, and the estate is distributed in accordance with the decedent’s wishes and applicable law.

Our attorneys assist with probate proceedings, appointment of personal representatives, interpretation of wills and estate planning documents, collection and valuation of assets, creditor claims, payment of expenses and liabilities, real estate and business interests, beneficiary distributions, and the administration and closing of estates. For larger or more complex estates, we coordinate with accountants, financial advisors, appraisers, and other professionals to address tax, valuation, liquidity, and asset-management issues.

Peck Baxter also represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries when disagreements arise during the administration process, including disputes involving wills, fiduciary duties, accountings, asset ownership, distributions, and the conduct or removal of personal representatives. Whether an estate is straightforward or involves substantial businesses, investments, real estate, or competing beneficiary interests, we provide practical counsel designed to move the administration forward efficiently while protecting our clients’ interests.