by Regina Kiperman | Feb 22, 2021 | Deed, Estate Planning, Featured, General, Probate, Wills
I Received a Waiver of Process Consent to Probate. Now What? Jack comes home from a long day of work and receives a Waiver of Process Consent to Probate in the mail. His sister, Emma send him the form. Emma is seeking to probate their mother’s Last Will and... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 11, 2021 | Featured
What Happens if the Executor Steals From the Estate? An Executor of an estate must, among other things, collect the assets of the estate, pay any estate debts and taxes, pay the expenses associated with administering the estate (for example, legal fees associated with... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 9, 2021 | Featured
What are the Alternatives to Guardianship? Guardianship is an arrangement whereby a Court appoints someone to help manage an individual’s healthcare and financial affairs when they are no longer able to do so on their own. Typically people who require guardians are... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 1, 2021 | Featured
When to File for Adult Guardianship in NYC Often times we find ourselves wondering whether the time is right to file for adult guardianship in NYC. The below sets forth a few instances that should raise red flags and should get you thinking about filing. Please... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 1, 2021 | Featured
Resign as Executor of NYC Estate In New York, individuals nominated in a Will may become Executors of the decedent’s estate. (Individuals designated on consent are called Administrators, cta.) Being an Executor is a voluntary role and the nominated executor may refuse... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jan 31, 2021 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Guardianship, Uncategorized
What Happens in a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing?How does an NYC Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding Start?An Article 81 Guardianship proceeding is initiated by filing an Order to Show Cause and Verified Petition with the Supreme Court in the County where the...