Guardian of the Property of Minor
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 […]
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Court Evaluator and Counsel in NY Article 81 Guardianship
Appoint of Court Evaluator and Counsel upon Signing of Order to Show Cause in an New York Article 81 Guardianship Proceeding. In order to initiate
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Counsel to the AIP in New York Article 81 Guardianship
As part of an Article 81 Guardianship proceeding, the alleged incapacitated person (“AIP”) is entitled to an attorney. Typically the Counsel to the AIP is
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Misuse of a Power of Attorney
Misuse of a Power of Attorney As Powers of Attorney have become more easily accessible, there has been an increase in the misuse of a
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Beneficiary as Witness to a Will?
Beneficiary as a Witness to a Will? You finally take the time to think about how you want to leave your assets when you pass
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Self Proving Affidavit
What is a Self Proving Affidavit? A self proving affidavit is a legal document that “proves that you signed your Will.” A self-proving affidavit verifies
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Executor Trustee Guardian
What Does Executor Trustee Guardian Do? What do Executor Trustee Guardian have in common? This is a common question that I get from new parents
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Record a Power of Attorney
How to Use and Record a Power of Attorney in Surrogate’s Court Although a fiduciary cannot delegate their duties, and a fiduciary cannot execute a
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Do You Need a Pour Over Will?
Do You Need a Pour Over Will? A pour over Will is an important estate planning document. A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is a
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Estate Planning for Blended Families
Estate planning for blended families is important because of the competing interests between the children from the first marriage and the spouse from the second
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