You have just learned that a loved one has died, and you are the executor. There are so many things that need to be done, all while you and your family members are grieving. At Marshall, Parker & Weber, we know the estate administration process can be overwhelming, especially for the executor of an estate. We are an elder law firm that specializes in this area, and we’re here to make this difficult experience as easy as possible for you and your family. Download our whitepaper to learn about the basics of estate administration.
How We Can Help
We want to relieve a great deal of your burden during this time. At Marshall, Parker & Weber, we will get to know you and your family and help you through all of the estate administration details – from probate to estate tax.
Accompany you to the courthouse to be sworn in as executor or executrix.
Walk you through the probate process.
Work to protect you, your family, and heirs from creditor claims.
Advise and respond to Medical Assistance Estate Recovery claims.
Inventory, consolidate, and retitle assets.
Prepare and file state and federal inheritance tax returns according to the most recent tax codes and rules.
Pay debts and expenses.
Prepare family settlement agreements, accountings and other paperwork.
Distribute assets to beneficiaries.
Work in conjunction with your financial advisors and tax preparers to ensure that all facets of estate administration are addressed – including inheritance tax, estate tax and death tax.
You don’t have to be a current client to use our estate administration services – we help people who are new to our firm and just need help navigating their role as executor of an estate.
Marshall, Parker & Weber attorneys work with one of two case managers: Heather Kohler and Melisa Ulmer, who are dedicated to the area of estate administration. We have decades of experience handling a range of issues, from simple to complicated estate and trust administrations. Because we specialize in elder law, our attorneys and case managers stay up to date through continuing legal education on the probate, inheritance tax, estate tax, death tax and Medicaid Estate Recovery laws that encompass estates and trusts. Our clients never feel like they are administering an estate alone.
“When I retired, my husband and I did our estate planning with Marshall, Parker & Weber; they were highly recommended where I was employed. When my husband passed I was devastated, didn’t know what to do, and could not make any decisions. I called Marshall, Parker & Weber and they took over for me. What a comfort. I was informed every step of the way and they were always there for me to answer my questions. At times like these, you need someone you can trust to do the right things for you and I trust them completely.”
“My experience with your firm is as good as it gets. I was led through the estate settlement process in a thorough, timely, and courteous manner. Amanda Houseknecht was especially helpful. She fully explained each process and was always available to answer questions and did so promptly.”
"I was extremely impressed and happy with the service I received. The paralegal I worked with was understanding, and very knowledgeable. My family and I were put at ease around every corner. Your staff made a very sad time easier to deal with. I will recommend your services to others."
"I worked with Matt Parker and Amanda Houseknecht, who helped me with the closing out of my cousin’s Trust after his death in March 2019. They both provided excellent service to me, as Trustee. Amanda was accessible and helpful and worked extremely hard to make sure that everything was done right. I am most grateful and would surely recommend your firm to others."
"I cannot tell you how thankful I am for your help in settling my mother’s affairs. My mother didn’t have much left but I still had a lot of questions on the phone and then later by email. It was certainly refreshing on all the quick responses. I think you’re wonderful and I recommend you to anyone that is taking care of their parents or friends that need advice."
"Your firm was a godsend for my mother’s estate. We could not have handled it on our own."
"I cannot say enough about my experience with Matthew Parker and Amanda Houseknecht. I am forever grateful to them. Their kindness, patience, professionalism and expertise are exceptional (believe me, they needed all the patience they could muster with my often fumbling attempts at getting things right). And the generosity of your firm to allow for the lengthy (and extremely helpful) consultation session at no cost, is remarkable.
Mr. Parker and Ms. Houseknecht were available and responsive, and always explained what to me were complex tax and legal issues in ways I understood. And they did all this during some very difficult times for me, right before and right after my parents died.
I can’t thank you enough."
“We used M.P.W. for Elder Law reasons. The thought of planning for your parents’ death is an unwelcomed but necessary event. The people at M.P.W. made this journey as easy and professional as it could be. We received expert service at all times. Certainly, the team at M.P.W. is at the top of their game and Lindsay is second to none!”
"Shelby Weber was fantastic! She explained everything clearly and was very responsive to all my questions and needs. She did more than just help – she offered suggestions and helped me make the best decisions for my parents’ estate. Shelby recommended a CPA and an estate sale company that were also great."
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