Remove an Executor of a NYC Estate
Did you know that you can remove an executor of an estate? When a loved one passes away, the last thing anyone wants to deal […]
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“Waiver of Right of Election” in New York Estate Planning
When planning an estate or entering into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, the “Waiver of Right of Election” form is a powerful tool that can
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Beneficiary Designations in NY Estate Planning
When most people picture “estate planning,” they imagine Last Will & Testaments or Revocable Trusts. Yet for many families the bulk of wealth—retirement accounts, life-insurance
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Will vs. Trust In New York?
Quick Snapshot Lasts Only at Death Avoids Probate Offers Lifetime Control Stays Private Will ✔︎ ✘ ✘ ✘ (court filing) Revocable Living Trust ✘ (operates
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Guardianship Turnover Proceedings Under MHL § 81.43
You can use Guardianship Turnover Proceedings to Recover Assets for Incapacitated New Yorkers 1. What Is a Guardianship Turnover Proceeding? Mental Hygiene Law (“MHL”) §
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Guardianship of a Parent with Dementia in New York
This post aims to provide a road map for How to Obtain Guardianship of a Parent with Dementia in New York. Dementia can slowly erode
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Caretaker Child Home Transfer for Medicaid Planning
When planning for long-term care, many families in New York worry about how to preserve the family home while qualifying for Medicaid. One powerful —
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Guide to Trusts in NYC
Guide to Trusts in NYC This Guide to Trusts will help individuals understand what a Trust is, how it differs from a Will, and whether
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RPAPL 993: Protecting Your Rights in NY Inherited Property
RPAPL 993: Protect Your Rights in NY Inherited Property Disputes over inherited property are all too common—especially when multiple heirs inherit a home together and
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Creditor’s Petition in New York Surrogate’s Court
Creditor’s Petition in New York Surrogate’s Court Do you know how to file a Creditor’s Petition for Appointment of Public Administrator? After a person dies,
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