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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Compel an Estate Accounting in Surrogate’s Court
How Do I Compel an Estate Accounting In Surrogate’s Court? If an executor, administrator, trustee, or Guardian refuses to provide information about the financial status
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Holographic Will – Can It Be Probated?
Estate planning often involves the creation of Wills, with many people familiarizing themselves with traditionally drafted documents by attorneys. However, there’s another type of Will
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Preliminary Letters Testamentary
Preliminary Letters Testamentary Authorize Immediate Access to a Decedent’s Estate. Imagine the following: your parent or loved one just died, perhaps as a result of
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
Estate planning for unmarried partners is important because unmarried partners do not share the same protections and benefits offered to married partners. For example, in
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Estate Litigation – Act Strategically to Keep Costs Down
Estate Litigation – Act Strategically to Keep Costs Down This month, I wanted to share with you the complex realm of estate litigation – a
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Is My “No Contest” Clause Foolproof?
My Will has a “No Contest” clause. Is it Foolproof? A “No Contest” clause or “In Terrorem” clause is often thought of as a way
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Unseal Apartment After Death
Unseal Apartment After Death How Do I Unseal Apartment After Death In NYC After It Was Sealed by The Police? There are a number of
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