by Regina Kiperman | Oct 21, 2021 | Featured
Estate Planning Awareness Month: Debunk These 5 Estate Myths October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month. Estate Planning Awareness month aims to teach us that a proper estate plan can protect you, your loved ones, and your life’s work. It can also memorialize... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 19, 2021 | Featured, Guardianship
What is the Role of a Court Evaluator in a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing? The Court Evaluator plays an important role in an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding in NYC. The Court Evaluator is the eyes and ears of the Court. The role of the Court Evaluator is to... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 14, 2021 | Featured
Temporary Letters of Administration Temporary Letters of Administration are generally issued in anticipation of permanent letters. They differ from full Letters of Administration because the fiduciary is acting during a period of delay in issuance of Letters... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 7, 2021 | Featured
How do I Legally Disinter Remains? When a loved one is laid to rest, the last thing you might want to do is to disturb their peace. However, there may be times when it is necessary to disinter remains and do so. For example, there may be a post-deceased spouse whose... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 5, 2021 | Estate Planning, Featured, Guardianship
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:Margaret’s father, James, is 94 years old and resides in New York City. Last year, James suffered a stroke, and since then, he... 
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured
How to Obtain Information About an Estate Pursuant to SCPA 2102 There are times when an executor, administrator, or Trustee refuses to provide information about the Trust or Estate. Luckily, there are ways to obtain information about an estate. In New York, a...