Did you know that deathbed Gifts (also known as Giftsa Causa Mortis) can be challenged? When someone makes a gift while facing imminent death, that […]
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Did you know that you can set aside transactions under New York Mental Hygiene Law § 81.29(d). You can use this tool to protect assets
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Getting Limited Letters of Administration for a New York Estate There is a difference between Letters Testamentary, Letters of Administration, “Limited Letters of Administration”, and
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Did you know that you can file objections to Probate in New York Surrogate’s Court to protest the admission of a Will to Probate? When
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If you are in New York and need to obtain a copy of a deceased person’s Last Will and Testament, it is crucial to understand
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When a loved one passes away, disputes can sometimes arise over the validity of their Last Will and Testament. In New York, Wills are admitted
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What are the Advantages of a Revocable Trust? Is a “Lifetime” or Revocable Trust for You? In certain, but not all, situations, it may make
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Probate proceedings in New York can often be straightforward, allowing for the efficient distribution of assets according to a decedent’s Last Will and Testament. However,
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Not all actions taken by beneficiaries will trigger an in terrorem clause. Many Wills and Trusts in New York include an in terrorem clause (also
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Did you know that you can set aside a beneficiary designation in New York? Beneficiary designations on financial accounts and insurance policies can override the
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