by Regina Kiperman | Oct 17, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
Compelling the Production of the Decedent’s Will in NYC Bob dies. At the time of his death, you find a copy of his Last Will and Testament (“Will”) among his possessions. The Will was drafted by an attorney. You call the attorney who tells you that he is not...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 24, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
Temporary, Special, or Permanent NYC Article 81 Guardianship – Which One is Right for Your Situation? The New York City Guardianship statute authorizes a Court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal needs or property of a person who cannot manage on their...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 14, 2018 | Featured
Roles of Administrator cta and dbn of an Estate What is an Administrator c.t.a.? Scenario A: Georgia passed away in May 2018, a resident of New York County. She was widowed at the time of her death, and she was survived by only her two adult daughters, April and...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 11, 2018 | Featured
Roles of Executors and Administrators of a NYC Estate Allison’s father, Kenneth, a Brooklyn resident, died in March of 2018. Kenneth was a widower, but survived by his three (3) children, Allison, John, and Nathan. In his Last Will and Testament, he named Allison as...
by Regina Kiperman | Aug 28, 2018 | Featured
PROBATE ASSETS vs. NONPROBATE ASSETS People often confuse probate vs. non-probate and taxable vs. non taxable assets. Probate assets are those that do not have a beneficiary designation. They are assets that were either not capable of being held jointly or were not...
