PROBATE ASSETS vs. NONPROBATE ASSETS
People often confuse nonprobate assets and probate assets. They also often confuse taxable vs. non taxable assets. Probate assets are those that do not have […]
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Real Property as Sole Estate Asset
Real Property as Sole Estate Asset – is Probate Required? Joe’s parents both died this year. Real property is the sole estate asset. Indeed, the
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Served with NYC Surrogate’s Court Citation. What Do I do now?
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
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Waiver of Process Consent to Probate – NYC Estate
I Received a Waiver of Process Consent to Probate. Now What? Jack comes home from a long day of work and receives a Waiver of
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The New York County Surrogates Court
New York County Surrogates Court Each County in New York has a Surrogates Court. The New York County Surrogates Court handles cases involving the probate
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Per Stirpes vs. By Representation
Ever look at a Will or Trust and see the words “per stirpes“? Ever been asked to prove your relationship to a decedent (more formally
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To Probate – or Not to Probate? That is the Question. Below May Be The Answer
Suzy died in Brooklyn, New York last week. She was survived by her five children. Suzy’s youngest daughter, Laura, claimed that she was in possession
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