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Life estates are legal arrangements that grant individuals the right to live in a property for the duration of their life, while also outlining what […]

How to Fund Your Trust It is important to properly fund your trust to ensure that your assets can be controlled by your named trustee

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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

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