by Regina Kiperman | May 17, 2021 | Featured, Guardianship
Person in Need of a Guardian vs. Incapacitated Person In an Article 81 guardianship proceeding, if a person can consent to the appointment of a guardian, that person is typically called a “person in need of a guardian” or a “PING.” What is the... 
by Regina Kiperman | May 10, 2021 | Featured
Died Intestate (Without a Will). Now What? In New York, if a relative has died intestate, it means they have died without a Will. Every state has laws that control who inherits property if no will exists. In New York, the law that controls who inherits a... 
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 30, 2021 | Featured
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 of preventing a challenge to a Will. If properly drafted and used under the right circumstances, a “No Contest” clause can be advantageous... 
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 23, 2021 | Featured
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust Individuals purchase life insurance for a number of reasons. Some do it as an investment. Others do it as a wealth planning strategy. If you purchase life insurance so that you can have liquidity to pay estate taxes, then the owner of... by Regina Kiperman | Mar 18, 2021 | Featured, General, Guardianship
Checklist for NYC Guardians You Have Been Appointed Guardian of an Incapacitated Person in NYC. What do you do now? A basic checklist of tasks to perform to appropriate settle the estate is provided below. Review the Order and Judgment appointing the Guardian of... 
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 16, 2021 | Featured
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 Temporary Letters of Administration. This post will explain the process...