Regina Kiperman, Esq.

Estate Planning Pitfalls We See in Forest Hills, Flushing, and Bayside Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy — it’s for anyone who wants to […]

When a loved one has diminished capacity, family members often discover that real estate deeds were signed under suspicious circumstances. In New York, Mental Hygiene

Pre-Objection Discovery (SCPA § 1404) is essential in Surrogate’s Court Why Pre-Objection Discovery (SCPA § 1404) matters—especially in Kings County Before you decide to file

What is Is an Affidavit of Heirship for Surrogates Court and How Do We Use it? An Affidavit of Heirship (often called a Family Tree

Joint Account Disputes in New York Surrogate’s Court – How to Win (or Defend) a Turnover Proceeding Why Joint Accounts Spark Litigation Many parents add

Sell Estate Real Property in Brooklyn under SCPA Article 19 Selling a decedent’s Brooklyn real estate often becomes essential during probate. SCPA Article 19 provides

Role of a Trustee of a Trust in New York A trustee stands at the center of every New York trust, charged with safeguarding property

You Can Compel an Article 81 Guardian to File an Accounting in NYC! Guardians appointed under New York Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”) Article 81 enjoy great power—but they