by Regina Kiperman | Apr 19, 2019 | Featured
Probate assets are Assets that do not Pass by Beneficiary Designation or Operation of Law. Consider the following example: Gretta died in February 2019 domiciled in Brooklyn and survived by her three children. She had a last Will and Testament that named her daughter,... 
by Regina Kiperman | Apr 8, 2019 | Featured
What is a New York Power of Attorney? A New York Power of Attorney is part of the Advance Directives packet. A New York Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to designate one or more individuals to manage your financial transactions during your lifetime.... 
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 11, 2019 | Featured
How to Prove Kinship in NYC. In NYC, it is important to prove kinship when you want to inherit from a distant relative, such as a cousin. Consider the following example: Richard, a Kings County resident, died three years ago without a will. At the time of his death,... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jan 29, 2019 | Featured
How do I Become an Executor or Administrator of an Estate? In New York, after a person (known as a “decedent’) dies, another person may need to become executor or administrator of the decedent’s estate. If the decedent had a Will and has assets that... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jan 17, 2019 | Featured, Guardianship
Ending Guardianship In NYC Ending guardianship in NYC is its own process that must be understood and analyzed. Guardianship, in general, is an arrangement where the Court gives an individual or, in some cases, an organization, the legal right to make decisions on...