Law Office of Jason D. Jones, P.C.

Probate - The first step in creating a great estate plan is asking the right questions. When there is a probate issue or an administration matter, your family is already in a tough spot due to a death. We know that having to deal with the paperwork required by all Surrogate Courts in New York may feel overwhelming. We offer clear and compassionate guidance to help you understand what happens next through our probate practice. We will discuss what a Surrogate's Court is, how to navigate the hearings, and all the paperwork that might be required. We will also offer guidance on how to best manage all estate debts and expenses. As the formal court proceeding where the Surrogate decides if a Will was validly executed, and genuine and determines who the legal beneficiaries and fiduciaries are of a deceased's estate, probate also provides the required parties the chance to have their opposition to the Will heard before it is admitted into probate. The Surrogate will deem a Will valid and a Fiduciary (usually called an Executor) is then appointed. This fiduciary's job includes collecting all assets of the estate, paying all legal debts and costs, distributing the net proceeds to beneficiaries, and reporting to the court.

Jason Jones is aptly connoted as a competent, and ethical lawyer, in the reviews. The consistent comments laud his exceptional legal services. Most clients highlight how patient and professional he is when breaking down complex legal issues and the timeliness with which he responds to emails. The thoroughness and detail in his follow up clarifications and the assurance he provides in the course of estate planning documents preparation. Mr. Jones gets credit for his accessibility, coming in for meetings at short notice and for creating a supportive environment that helps clients understand the work. Reviewers point out, Mr. Jones is compassionate and clients working with him eventually encounter a feeling of demanding needs taken off their shoulders. Many clients suggest that the pricing to be fair and find the process to be highly recommended to their friends. A section of clients also thirty for endorsing him to the community. His services are thus termed excellent.