by Regina Kiperman | Nov 25, 2020 | Estate Planning, Featured, Probate
Checklist for Executors for Settling an Estate You Have Been Appointed Executor of An Estate in NYC. What do you do now? A basic checklist for executors for settling an estate, including a list of tasks to perform is below. Review Decedent’s Will Carefully. The... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 19, 2020 | Estate Planning, Featured, Probate, Wills
How to Choose an Executor for Your NYC Estate Janice resides in New York City, has a gross estate of $6,000,000, wants to retain an attorney to draft her Last Will and Testament, and needs to figure out how to choose an executor. Janice is a widow with three... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 9, 2020 | Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts
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 sense to create and fund a “lifetime” or revocable trust. There are certainly advantages of a revocable... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 24, 2020 | Administration, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Kinship, Probate, Uncategorized, Wills
How Do I Unseal Apartment After Death that was Sealed by the Police?There are a number of circumstances where you may have to unseal an apartment after the death of a family member or close friend. The police will most often seal the apartment when a person is found... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
Do I Need a Will?Are you asking yourself: Do I need a Will during this time? The answer is a resounding yes. A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is one way that you can provide instructions for the distribution of your property after you die. Below are some examples to... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 12, 2020 | Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Probate
The New York Probate Process The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the New York Probate process. You can also watch THIS VIDEO for a quick and easy 5 step guide. Please note that Surrogate’s Courts are experiencing delays right now as a result of...