by Regina Kiperman | Apr 12, 2017 | Featured, General, Probate
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 of Suzy’s original Will. The other four children were shocked and surprised to hear this because Suzy always told them... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 14, 2017 | Administration, Estate Planning, Featured, General, Probate
Your parent died in the middle of winter. Your parent rented out the upstairs portion of their home. The tenant called and said the heater blew and he is withholding rent. Your parents financial advisor just called and said that he needs access to sell some of the... 
by Regina Kiperman | Nov 17, 2016 | Administration, General, Probate
Donna owned property in New York and Florida. She did not do any planning during her lifetime. When she retired, she moved down to Florida and lived in Florida full time until her death. After her death, her children begin to wonder how they are going to take... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 25, 2016 | Estate Planning, Probate, What's New
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 only asset in their estate was their family home. Real Estate was the Sole Estate Asset. His parents left a Will. Joe... 
by Regina Kiperman | Sep 28, 2016 | Featured, Probate
How to Probate a Will in New York City. Here are a few practical points to help you “probate a Will” in New York City. Please review our Probate Process guide for greater details. Read the Will. Make a list of the people or organizations who inherit under... 
by Regina Kiperman | Jul 7, 2016 | Featured, Probate, Wills
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 known as kinship) and be told that distributions are “by representation”? Ever see the word “per...