Died Without a Will. Now What?
What are my Rights if my Relative Died Without a Will? Barbara, a widow, died without a Will. She was survived by her two children, …
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Last Will and Testament Guide NYC
Last Will and Testament Guide NYC This “Last Will and Testament” guide will help an individual in New York City understand what a Last Will …
Compel an Estate Accounting in Surrogate’s Court
How Do I Compel an Estate Accounting In Surrogate’s Court? If an executor, administrator, trustee, or Guardian refuses to provide information about the financial status …
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Meet With an Estate Planning Attorney
Are you preparing to meet with an estate planning attorney? Before you meet with an estate planning attorney for your initial consultation, you should prepare …
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 …
NYC Estate Planning Basics
NYC estate planning is more than just writing a Will. NYC estate planning is about avoiding family disputes, maximizing access to government benefits, minimizing taxes …
Top 5 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, …
Guide to Trusts in NYC
Guide to Trusts in NYC This Guide to Trusts will help individuals understand what a Trust is, how it differs from a Will, and whether …
NYC Probate Petition: Interested Party vs. Necessary Party
NYC Probate Petition: Interested Party vs. Necessary Party In a NYC probate petition, individuals are often confused by who is a “necessary” party vs who …
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Estate Executor FAQs NYC
Estate Executor FAQs NYC 1.Letters Testamentary have Issued to me, and I am the Estate Executor. What do I do now? As estate executor, you …