Spousal Right of Election
In New York, a spouse is entitled to receive the protections of the Spousal Right of Election statute, codified as EPTL 5-1.1(A). Under this rule, […]
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Estate Planning
Compel Production of a Will
Compel Production of a Will As a beneficiary or distributee, you can Compel Production of a Will when the executor or trustee refuses to provide
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New York Probate Process – Guide to Probate
New York Probate Process The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the New York Probate process. The pandemic, budget cuts, and staff
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Living Trust – What you Need To Know
Living Trust – What you Need To Know For most people, a Last Will and Testament is the first choice for passing on their assets
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Duties of a Guardian under MHL Article 81
What are the Duties of a Guardian under Mental Hygiene Law Article 81? What are the duties of a guardian? Consider the following case study:
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Choose an Executor for Your NYC Estate
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
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Testamentary Trust for Minors vs Living Trust
Testamentary Trust for Minors vs Living Trust What is a Testamentary Trust for Minors? A Trust is a contract. It is an arrangement where one
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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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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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Get Paid for Serving as Trustee of a Trust in New York
Get Paid for Serving as Trustee of a Trust in New York Do you want to know how to get paid for serving as trustee
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