by Regina Kiperman | Oct 17, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
Compelling the Production of the Decedent’s Will in NYC Bob dies. At the time of his death, you find a copy of his Last Will and Testament (“Will”) among his possessions. The Will was drafted by an attorney. You call the attorney who tells you that he is not... 
by Regina Kiperman | May 7, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, Probate, Wills
How to Choose the Executor for your NY Estate Janice resides in New York City, has a gross estate of $6,000,000, wants to retain an attorney to draft her will, and needs to figure out who her executor should be. Janice is a widow with three children, and she intends... 
by Regina Kiperman | Apr 4, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
New York City Wills Guide This guide will help an individual in New York City understand what a Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is, the benefits of having Wills, the alternatives to Will writing, whether you need an attorney to draft your Will, and how to prepare for... 
by Regina Kiperman | Feb 20, 2018 | Estate Planning, Featured, General, Wills
Five Questions and Answers to Consider as a Executor 1.Letters Testamentary have been issued to me, and I am now the Executor of an estate. What do I do now? Executors have a number of responsibilities in administering estates. First, you should post a bond if you... 
by Regina Kiperman | Nov 15, 2017 | Administration, Featured, General, Wills
What are my Rights if my Parent died Without a Will? Barbara, a widow, died. She was survived by her two children, Jonathan and Lisa. Barbara never executed a Last Will and Testament. She never had the opportunity to nominate someone to serve as Executor of her... 
by Regina Kiperman | Oct 9, 2017 | Administration, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Featured, Inheritance, Kinship, Probate, Uncategorized, Wills
There are a number of circumstances where the police will seal an apartment after the death of a family member or close friend. The police will most often seal the apartment when the death is reported to them in order to preserve assets and evidence. You do not want...