by Regina Kiperman | Nov 17, 2017 | Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Probate
New York Probate Process – A Guide The purpose of this guide is to help you understand the New York City Probate process. You can also watch THIS VIDEO for a quick and easy 5 step guide. In order to understand probate, the probate process, and the proceedings... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 30, 2017 | 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 | Oct 9, 2017 | Administration, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Kinship, Probate, Uncategorized, Wills
There are a number of circumstances where the police will seal an apartment after the death of a family member or close friend. The police will most often seal the apartment when the death is reported to them in order to preserve assets and evidence. You do not want... 
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...