Our Services

Sisters and attorneys Elizabeth A. Burkett and Susan A. Burkett operate Burkett Law Offices, LLC. Our law firm focuses on estate planning for adults of all ages and non­-litigation estate administration. Our attorneys have 40 years of combined legal experience in these practice areas. Burkett Law’s clients live primarily in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh (Allegheny County and Westmoreland County), but our attorneys are licensed to practice law throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Estate Administration

After the death of a loved one, typically it is advisable to speak with an attorney to see if any legal work needs to be completed. In general, estate administration is the legal process of gathering the assets of a deceased person, paying that person’s debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets as prescribed by law.

Estate Planning

Preparing documents such as Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives and more is part of Estate Planning. Estate Planning is the process of developing a strategy to manage your personal, family and business affairs in the event of your death or incapacity. Simply put, how would you care for those which you are responsible?

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