Probate & Estate Administration Attorneys in Williamsport, PA

When someone you love passes away, the last thing you want to navigate is a complicated legal process. But if they owned assets in their own name, Pennsylvania probate law typically requires that the estate be formally administered before property can be transferred to heirs.

At Raup & Sholder, P.C., we handle probate and estate administration on behalf of executors and families throughout Lycoming County and Northcentral Pennsylvania. We take on the legal complexity so you can focus on your family.

• Filing the will with the Register of Wills and obtaining Letters Testamentary
• Identifying and inventorying all estate assets
• Notifying creditors and resolving outstanding debts
• Filing required tax returns (income and estate)
• Distributing assets to beneficiaries according to the will or Pennsylvania intestacy law
• Formally closing the estate with the court

Do All Estates Have to Go Through Probate?

Not always. Assets held in trust, jointly owned property with right of survivorship, and accounts with designated beneficiaries (like life insurance or retirement accounts) typically pass outside of probate. Proper estate planning can minimize — or even eliminate — the need for probate entirely. We can review the estate and advise on the most efficient path forward.

Call us to schedule a consultation. We serve families in Williamsport, Montoursville, and throughout Lycoming County.

If you are concerned about a loved one's ability to manage their own affairs, call us at (570) 321-0709 for a free initial consultation. Early action can make a significant difference.

Early Action Can Make a Significant Difference.

What Probate Involves in Pennsylvania

Why Start Now?

Estate planning is most effective when done before there is a crisis. Cognitive decline, unexpected illness, or a sudden accident can make it impossible to execute legal documents — and at that point, your family may face court-supervised guardianship proceedings that are costly, public, and emotionally draining. A proper plan, put in place today, removes that burden entirely.

Schedule a Free Estate Planning Consultation

Call Raup & Sholder, P.C. at (570) 321-0709 or use our secure online form to schedule a free initial consultation at our Williamsport office. We serve clients throughout Lycoming County, including Montoursville, Cogan Station, Montgomery, and surrounding communities.

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Raup & Sholder, P.C. is located in Williamsport, PA and serves clients in and around Williamsport, Cogan Station, Montoursville, Slate Run, Montgomery, Nisbet and Lycoming County.
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(570) 321-0709

445 Elmira Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

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