Preliminary Letters Testamentary
Preliminary Letters Testamentary Authorize Immediate Access to a Decedent’s Estate. Imagine the following: your parent or loved one just died, perhaps as a result of […]
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Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners
Estate planning for unmarried partners is important because unmarried partners do not share the same protections and benefits offered to married partners. For example, in
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Is My “No Contest” Clause Foolproof?
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
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How to Probate a Will in NY
Here are a few practical points to help you understand How to Probate a Will in NY. Please review our Probate Process guide for greater
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Role of Court Evaluator in New York Guardianship
What is the Role of a Court Evaluator in a NYC Article 81 Guardianship Hearing? Role of Court Evaluator in New York Guardianship The Court
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Become Executor or Administrator of Estate
How do I Become an Executor or Administrator of an Estate? In New York, after a person (known as a “decedent’) dies, another person may
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When to File for Adult Guardianship 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
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What are the Alternatives to Guardianship in NYC?
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
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Will Drafting Tips
Top 5 Will Drafting Tips So you have decided to write a Will. Excellent. That’s half the battle. Now that you have begun the process,
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Commissions for Serving as Administrator, Executor, or Trustee
How Much will I be Paid (Commissions) for serving as Executor, Administrator or Trustee in NYC? An Executor, Administrator, and/or Trustee is entitled to be
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