Misuse of a Power of Attorney
Misuse of a Power of Attorney As Powers of Attorney have become more easily accessible, there has been an increase in the misuse of a …
Beneficiary as Witness to a Will?
Beneficiary as a Witness to a Will? You finally take the time to think about how you want to leave your assets when you pass …
File Your Will with Probate Court?
Should You File Your Will with the Surrogate’s Court? To file your Will with the Court or not to file your Will with the Court? …
Deeds Can Avoid Probate
How Deeds Can Avoid Probate Did you know that Deeds Can Avoid Probate? Indeed, real estate deeds are an excellent way to engage in estate …
Special Needs Planning For My Child
Special Needs Planning for my Special Needs Child Special needs planning for your child is critical to ensuring that your child will be protected upon …
Pet Trust In Estate Planning
What is a Pet Trust? Do you cherish your pets like parents cherish their children? Do your pets rely on you like children rely on …
Self Proving Affidavit
What is a Self Proving Affidavit? A self proving affidavit is a legal document that “proves that you signed your Will.” A self-proving affidavit verifies …
Executor Trustee Guardian
What Does Executor Trustee Guardian Do? What do Executor Trustee Guardian have in common? This is a common question that I get from new parents …
Record a Power of Attorney
How to Use and Record a Power of Attorney in Surrogate’s Court Although a fiduciary cannot delegate their duties and a fiduciary cannot execute a …
Distribute the Estate Assets
If you are acting as an Executor or Administrator of an Estate, you may be asking yourself: when can I distribute the estate assets that …