EXPERIENCED PENNSYLVANIA ESTATES AND TRUSTS ATTORNEY
With almost 30 years of experience, Dorothy J. Petrancosta possesses in-depth knowledge about all aspects of trusts and estates issues, including:
- Estate planning
- Estate tax issues
- Executorship duties
- Guardianship
- Living wills
- Living trusts
- Probate
- Probate and will disputes
- Will drafting and execution
Estate planning
Dorothy J. Petrancosta can advise you on the best approach to your estate planning. She thoroughly analyzes your estate and strategize the best means of transferring your assets, minimizing taxes, establishing guardianship for your children, supporting personal philanthropic causes and protecting your loved ones. She can draft a will that reflects your desires and establish living trusts, if beneficial to your estate.
Probate
Dorothy J. Petrancosta applies her extensive knowledge about the Pennsylvania probate court to guide you through the complex process of probating a will. She assists executors in all steps of the process, including:
- Creating a plan of action to probate the estate fairly and expeditiously
- Filing the will with the Pennsylvania probate court
- Closing and opening bank accounts
- Transferring assets from the deceased to the estate
- Evaluating the estate
- Managing and liquidating assets as appropriate
- Paying taxes and other debts
- Locating beneficiaries
- Hiring professionals and experts when necessary
Probate disputes
When disputes occur between beneficiaries, Dorothy J. Petrancosta successfully represents your interests. She has the extensive knowledge to challenge invalid wills or to defend valid wills against the improper assertions of dissatisfied beneficiaries. She can negotiate between beneficiaries to preserve relationships or diligently pursue your rights in court when necessary.
Contact a meticulous estate planning lawyer, Dorothy J. Petrancosta
Call Dorothy J. Petrancosta at 724-285-4747 or contact her office online to schedule an appointment
Dorothy J. Petrancosta is conveniently located in Southern Butler County, Pennsylvania, and serves clients primarily in Butler, Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. On a case by case basis, Dorothy will consider cases in Venango County, Mercer County, Crawford County, Lawrence County and Erie County.
RECOGNITION
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
IN BUTLER COUNTY, PA
call: 724-285-4747
Mailing Address:
Dorothy J. Petrancosta
1541 Butler Plank Road #423
Glenshaw, PA 15116-0423