Estate Planning and Probate is what we do.

Welcome to Ruth P. George Law PLLC! We are a boutique estate planning and probate law office located right in the village of Williamsville, New York. We serve the Williamsville community, as well as Amherst, Clarence, Greater Buffalo, and throughout Western New York. We offer experience in probate, estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorneys and more. Walking families through difficult transitions such as the death of a family member, helping families plan for life changes like aging and taking care of their family, and supporting small business owners make thoughtful business succession plans is what we are passionate about!

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Welcome to our Office!

With extensive experience in estate law and probate, Ruth George has literally seen it all! Her own life experiences make her unique in this field of law, and these life experiences often pour into the work that she does in probate and estate planning, allowing her to make specific, customized recommendations for your specific situation and goals. As a probate and estate planning attorney, Ruth curates estate plans designed to mitigate the impact of taxes, consider children and even pets, and take all assets and debts into account. Your thoughtful planning will go a long way in making the probate and estate administration process quicker and easier for your family at the time of your passing, and that final gift to your loved ones is at the heart of all that we do.

What Type of Legal Services do you Need?

Getting legal help to work through processing a lost loved one's estate, or even something like creating a will can often be confusing and stressful. Our goal is to help you navigate this process smoothly, and to make what is often a very stressful time a little less complicated. At Ruth P. George Law PLLC, we are highly experienced in navigating the probate and estate process, can help with properly drafting documents like living wills, trusts, and much more. Learn more about the services that we offer here.

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Probate & Estate Administration


Navigating the loss of a loved one can be stressful and heartbreaking for the entire family, and teamwork makes this process much less daunting. We work with your family and the executors of the estate to make sure the process of probate and administering an estate goes as smooth as possible.
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Estate Planning


Often life events such as buying a home, having a baby, changing jobs, or even beginning retirement, can make us think about our plans for our future. Creating an estate plan and updating it regularly can help keep our affairs organized and take the stress out of the unexpected.
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Trusts, Wills, & Other Documents


Looking for a will, trust, power of attorney, or other specific legal document? Unlike online legal document services that often miss critical details, we go through your specific situation step by step to make sure you have exactly what you need.

What Our Clients Have to Say

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I recently worked with Ruth to draw up my will as well as other documents to handle my affairs upon my passing. Ruth took the time to listen and offer suggestions pertaining to my specific situation. She responded very quickly and thoroughly to any and all questions. I would not hesitate to recommend Ruth to handle your legal needs.


-LM

Check out the Latest News from the Desk of Ruth P. George

Click to read blog post: Little ones in the picture? Estate planning for families with young kids

Little Ones in the Picture? Estate Planning for Families with Young Kids

By Ruth P. George • March 19, 2025
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most exciting (and incredibly overwhelming) milestones. All of a sudden you are swept up and entirely consumed by this little human that you now need to keep alive!
click to read blog post: life happens: when to update your estate plan to keep it current

Life Happens: When to Update Your Estate Plan to Keep It Current

By Ruth P. George • February 19, 2025
Life always moves faster than you’d think. One day, you’re starting a new job or welcoming a child into the world, and before you know it, not just months but years have gone by.
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Trust Issues? Breaking Down Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts

By Ruth P. George • January 10, 2025
Trusts can be challenging to understand at first, and depending on your situation, a thought-out approach to set up. Here we break down two common types of lifetime trusts - Revocable (Living Trust) and Irrevocable Trusts.

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Have a Question? Just Ask!

Estate planning and probate can be tricky, and it can be tough figuring out where to start. That's why we're happy to answer any of your questions to help guide you on your journey. Feel free to send us a message through our secure form and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible!