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Remove a Guardian in NYC Pursuant to Mental Hygiene Law §81.35 Guardianship is a legal relationship established by the Court that grants an individual the […]

Designate an Administrator of NYC Estate Yes; you Can Designate an Administrator to serve as the Fiduciary of the Estate. The proposed administrator must be

Due Diligence Affidavit For Probate When a person dies with a Last Will and Testament in New York, there are certain steps that are required

Can First Cousins Inherit in NYC? In New York City, if a person dies without a Will, New York’s intestacy laws found in EPTL 4-1.1

Compromise Proceeding in Surrogate’s Court When an individual dies due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, there lies a cause of action for

When Can You Receive an Accounting By A Power of Attorney? Yes – You are entitled to an accounting by A Power of Attorney. Pursuant

 What is the Slayer Rule? The Slayer Rule in New York states that you forfeit any interest you may have in your victim’s estate. If

What Happens if the Beneficiary Dies After Will Probated but Before Estate Settled? When a beneficiary dies after Will is probated but before the distribution

Guardian of the Property of Minor Child (SCPA Article 17) Countless articles are written about the importance of estate planning for parents and the need