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Who Inherits in New York When There Is No Will? When a person dies without a will in New York, their assets don’t pass according […]

Beneficiary Designation Disputes in New York: When Supreme Court vs. Surrogate’s Court Is the Right Forum Beneficiary disputes don’t always start (or end) in Surrogate’s

Accounting 101 for Executors: Informal vs. Judicial Accounting (and What Beneficiaries Can Demand) Estate administration is stressful even in the best families—especially when money, timing,

Eviction Proceedings in Surrogates Court: When New York Fiduciaries Can Remove an Occupant When someone dies owning a house, condo, or co-op, the next legal

New York Electronic Wills And Probate Fights Ahead New York has officially joined the e-wills conversation. The state has enacted legislation commonly referred to as

Protecting Your Inheritance & Rights in NYC  When you entrust someone with significant responsibility over your assets or the assets of a loved one –

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

What Are the Steps in a New York Guardianship Proceeding? When an adult in New York can no longer manage their personal or financial affairs,

Do you know what to Do When There Is a Dispute Between Executors of a Will? When a loved one passes away, the last thing