by Regina Kiperman | Nov 19, 2018 | Featured
When to Start a NYC Guardianship Proceeding Often times we find ourselves wondering whether the time is right to start a NYC guardianship proceeding. The below sets forth a few instances that should raise red flags and should get you thinking about filing. No “Advance...
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 29, 2018 | Featured
Opening a Safe Deposit Box After Death Banks often seal safe deposit boxes following the death of an owner (or co-owner). Pursuant to SCPA 2003, An “interested party” (e.g., spouse, beneficiary, fiduciary) may access the box for certain purposes, (e.g.:...
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 17, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
Compelling the Production of the Decedent’s Will in NYC Bob dies. At the time of his death, you find a copy of his Last Will and Testament (“Will”) among his possessions. The Will was drafted by an attorney. You call the attorney who tells you that he is not...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 24, 2018 | Featured, Guardianship
NYC Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 authorizes a Court to appoint a guardian to manage the personal needs or property of a person who cannot manage on their own because of incapacity. Not all Article 81 guardians in New York have the same powers. In fact, there are...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 14, 2018 | Featured
Roles of Administrator cta and dbn of an Estate What is an Administrator c.t.a.? Scenario A: Georgia passed away in May 2018, a resident of New York County. She was widowed at the time of her death, and she was survived by only her two adult daughters, April and...
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 11, 2018 | Featured
Roles of Executors and Administrators of a NYC Estate Allison’s father, Kenneth, a Brooklyn resident, died in March of 2018. Kenneth was a widower, but survived by his three (3) children, Allison, John, and Nathan. In his Last Will and Testament, he named Allison as...
