Thompson & Pollock LLC provides advice and counsel in matters of Estate and Trust Administration.  Services available to clients include:

•	Drafting “Crummey Notices” for Life Insurance Trusts.
•	Preparation and filing of papers in Probate Court.
•	Identification and preparation of probate inventories.
•	Payment of debts, expenses and taxes.
•	Processing income receipts and distributions to beneficiaries.
•	Preparation and filing of federal and state estate tax returns.
•	Securing of releases of tax liens and handling estate tax audits.
•	Safekeeping of property.
•	Assembly of fiduciary income tax data and assistance in post mortem tax planning.
•	Special services in administering real estate or other kinds of assets.
•	Maintaining good relations with and providing a variety of financial and personal services to beneficiaries.
•	Ancillary administration outside New Jersey.
•	Collection of life insurance and employee benefits.
•	Creating accountings and reports to clients and beneficiaries.
•	Resolving and instituting Will contests.
•	Establishing trusts and private foundations.

Additionally, we frequently work with independent third parties to assist in Estate and Trust Administration matters including:

•	Transfer of life insurance policies into Life Insurance Trusts.
•	Investment of assets, including transfer of securities.
•	Making funeral arrangements.
•	Appraisals of estate and trust assets (including closely held stock, stamps, coins, jewelry and artwork).
•	Bookkeeping and accounting.