by Regina Kiperman | Jul 13, 2021 | Administration, Featured, Inheritance, Probate
I was Served with Surrogate’s Court Citation. What Do I do now? If you were served with Surrogate’s Court Citation, that means you have been determined to be a necessary party to a proceeding. A Surrogate’s Court Citation is one of the most basic... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 24, 2020 | Administration, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Kinship, Probate, Uncategorized, Wills
How Do I Unseal Apartment After Death that was Sealed by the Police?There are a number of circumstances where you may have to unseal an apartment after the death of a family member or close friend. The police will most often seal the apartment when a person is found... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 12, 2020 | Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Probate
The New York Probate Process The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the New York Probate process. You can also watch THIS VIDEO for a quick and easy 5 step guide. Please note that Surrogate’s Courts are experiencing delays right now as a result of... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jun 19, 2017 | Featured, General, Inheritance
The Legal Intersection of Inheritance and Disability: A Primer By Regina Kiperman and Naomi Levin Published in NYSBA Elder and Special Needs Law Journal | Spring 2017 | Vol. 27 | No. 2 “Picture John. John has had a diffi cult life and, now that he is dead, will... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 13, 2016 | Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Trusts
Last week Alice’s father died. Alice sought to become the Administer of his estate. Alice also wanted a piece of her father’s small fortune. There was only one small problem. Alice’s father was not listed on Alice’s birth certificate. Nor, for that matter, was Alice’s...