Probate / Estate Administration

Palm Beach County, Florida, Probate Attorney

Probate involves the distribution of a person's assets and estate consistent with their plans and wishes, at the time of their death. At the law office of Donna P. Levine in West Palm Beach, Florida, we advise individuals and families on the necessary legal steps that must be taken to achieve their probate and estate administration goals, or to avoid the need for probate.

In order to ensure the administration of your estate is handled properly and your comprehensive probate needs and concerns are addressed, you need the support of a knowledgeable, experienced lawyer. Attorney Levine has over 20 years of legal practice experience and extensive knowledge of the statutes and case law that affect these matters. Contact us today to discuss your individual needs with a confident, committed client advocate.

Our practice serves estate holders and their beneficiaries in ancillary legal matters as well, including mental health law matters related to probate. In some instances, an estate plan may include the creation of a special needs trust to care for a vulnerable relative, such as a disabled adult, underage children, or a relative suffering from mental illness. We advise our clients on the proper creation of a special needs trust and monitor how the money is used in order to ensure the protection of the vulnerable individuals and maintain compliance in order to preserve their eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medical Assistance, or other benefits.

Ultimately, every client's goal is to achieve a plan while avoiding the need for an estate dispute or litigation. We advise estate holders as to how they can effectively avoid the need for probate or a will contest through the creation of trusts and other legal remedies. However, when no provisions were made prior to the death of an estate holder, we guide individuals who are the likely or putative beneficiaries throughout the process of estate administration.

If the need for litigation should arise due to an estate dispute or will contest, Attorney Levine will advocate aggressively on behalf of our clients' interests in court.

Protect your interests and your rights. Contact attorney Donna P. Levine today for attentive support and knowledgeable representation in your estate administration needs. For more information on probate, please visit our Probate and Estate Administration Information Page.