This field probably requires more sensitivity and client skills than any other in the practice of law. Once again, there is no substitute for time spent with clients. Furthermore, attention to clients needs has to be coupled with sound analysis and expeditious performance.

Estates are planned through the cooperation of client, attorneys, and other advisors such as accountants, financial planners or insurance experts. Thus, we apply a team approach to arrive at solutions.

Decedents' estates are handled with a view to distribution as quickly and with as little cost to the estate as possible. If this can be done without probate, it will be; otherwise, expedited procedures such as independent administration are utilized whenever appropriate.

Guardianship matters, including minors' and disabled persons' estates, are handled with a view towards simplifyng and explaining the complex court procedures and obligations. The firm assists guardians in their appointment, collecting and/or selling assets of the estate, filing the necessary inventories, accountings and other reports required by the Probate Court, and advises on the general duties and responsiblities of the guardian. All in all, Pellegrini & Cristiano strives to ease the burdens of such court requirements and guardianship obligations, especially during times of emotional strain.