The Role of a Trustee of a New York Trust
What is the role of a Trustee of a New York Trust? When establishing a trust in New York, one of the most critical decisions […]
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What Does a Power of Attorney Do?
What Does a Power of Attorney Do? What Does a Power of Attorney Do? Why is it useful? A Power of Attorney (POA) is a
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Deathbed Will Explained
Deathbed Will Explained A Last Will and Testament is a critical document that outlines how a person’s assets should be distributed after their death. Ideally,
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Partial Distribution of Estate Assets in Surrogate’s Court
Partial Distribution is a great way to get money to beneficiaries during the pendency of the Probate or Administration proceeding. Estate administration can take time.
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How to Execute a Will in NY
How to Execute a Will in NY A Will is a written instruction manual for disposing of your assets. It is a document that overrides
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Receipt and Release in Surrogate’s Court
A Receipt and Release is necessary to bring finality in Probate and Administration Proceedings Probate proceedings can be lengthy and complex, but they culminate in
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Checklist for Executors
You Have Been Appointed Executor of An Estate in NYC. What do you do now? Here is a basic checklist for executors for settling an
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DO NOT Unstaple Your Will
DO NOT Unstaple Your Will Here’s why: In the realm of estate planning, a Last Will and Testament stands as a crucial document, outlining your
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Object to the Appointment of an Administrator of a NYC Estate
Did you know that you can object to the appointment of an administrator of an estate? When a person dies without a Will, the Surrogate’s
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Spousal Right of Election
In New York, a spouse is entitled to receive the protections of the Spousal Right of Election statute, codified as EPTL 5-1.1(A). Under this rule,
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