by Regina Kiperman | May 10, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
NYC Article 81 Guardianship – Person in Need of a Guardian vs. Incapacitated Person What is the difference between a person in need of a guardian (“PING”) and an incapacitated person (“IP”)? The simple answer is that a person in need of a guardian has the...
by Regina Kiperman | May 7, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Probate, Wills
How to Choose Your Executor Janice resides in New York City, has a gross estate of $6,000,000, wants to retain an attorney to draft her will, and needs to figure out who her executor should be. Janice is a widow with three children, and she intends to leave all of...
by Regina Kiperman | Apr 30, 2018 | Administration, Featured, Probate
How much will I be Paid for serving as Executor, Administrator or Trustee in NYC? An Executor, Administrator, and/or Trustee is entitled to be paid for the work they perform in their roles in NYC. For trustees and executors specifically, it is important to review the...
by Regina Kiperman | Apr 9, 2018 | Featured, General, Probate
Preparing Your NYC Probate Petition: Interested Party vs. Necessary Party Individuals are often confused by who is a “necessary” party in a probate petition vs who is an interested party in a probate petition. This post will describe the differences and help you...
by Regina Kiperman | Apr 4, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
New York City Wills Guide This guide will help an individual in New York City understand what a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is, the benefits of having Wills, the alternatives to Will writing, whether you need an attorney to draft your Will, and how to prepare for...
by Regina Kiperman | Mar 19, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Probate
Imposing a Bond On Your Fiduciary? Consider these Pros and Cons When drafting your NYC will, it is important to consider whether you want to waive the issuance of a probate bond. A bond is the equivalent of insurance for the beneficiaries of your estate. In the event...
