Attorneys familiar with probating a Last Will throughout New York, such as in the Bronx and Brooklyn, are often confronted with issues that result in Court litigation. Many of these controversies involve family disputes and disagreements that have origins many years before the death of the decedent. Once a person…
As the New York Probate Lawyer Blog recently reported, a majority of Americans believe that planning an estate and putting together a will is important. However, as the survey also discovered, a majority of those questioned do not have the proper documents in place for themselves. A large percentage (36…
Beginning on July 24, 2011 same-sex couples will be allowed to marry in New York. As is common with most new laws, marriage equality provides many new estate and property rights while leaving unanswered other issues. As is provided throughout New York estate statutes such as the Surrogate’s Court Procedure…
New York law provides for many requirements regarding inheritance and Last Wills. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has discussed that when a person dies without a Last Will, his or her estate is distributed to the distributees or “next of kin”. New York Estates, Powers and Trusts Law section…
In Stern v. Marshall, the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled against the estate of Anna Nicole Smith, who had married a Texas oil tycoon 63 years her senior a year before he died, The New York Times reports. What this case illustrates is the importance of hiring an experienced New…
Planning a New York estate requires that all family beneficiary and asset information be obtained and thoroughly reviewed. Before considering the impact of estate or income taxes, a road-map should be created that provides for the concise disposition of assets to specifically named or identified beneficiaries. The New York Probate…
Barron’s recently published an article regarding the five of the most common ways problems arise when establishing a trust, illustrating the importance of hiring an experienced New York Trust and Estates Lawyer. Estate planning can be intimidating because it is a complex area of law that can bring stress to…
The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has talked about many different situations where disputes and competing interests among family members can arise. For example, when a person prepares his or her estate plan many decisions must be made regarding the details and provisions in documents such as a Last Will,…
New York Probate Lawyer Blog has already touched on the fascinating case of 104-year-old heiress Huguette Clark, who died recently in New York City. What makes the situation unique is that Clark, who inherited a giant fortune from her father, a copper baron and one of the richest Americans at…
Experts believe the best bet for protecting your family in life and death is a plan of revocable living trusts, pour-over wills, guardianship and power of attorney for health care, property and mental health care. New York City Trust And Estate Lawyers are available to assist you in any of…