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 […]
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When Can You Receive an Accounting By A Power of Attorney? Yes – You are entitled to an accounting by A Power of Attorney. Pursuant
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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
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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
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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 to the AIP in New York Article 81 Guardianship Appoint of Court Evaluator and Counsel upon Signing of Order to Show
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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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Remember to Revoke Your Prior Will A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is a legal document by which you can set forth your wishes for
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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 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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