Losing a loved one is never easy—especially when you’ve been tasked with settling their estate. Follow our blog to learn more about the New York probate, estate, and trust administration process, then contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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“For the 99.5% Act” and its Impact on Estate PlanningSenators Jimmy Gomez and Bernie Sanders introduced a new bill to congress on March 25th, 2021 called “For the 99.5% Act”.
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Do You Have a Personal Property Memorandum?When a parent dies, family members often end up arguing over mom or dad’s favorite items.
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Your "Simple Will" May Simply Not Be Good EnoughA will is a part of an estate plan, but it doesn't cover everything. When is a will not enough?
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Dealing With Ancillary Estate Proceedings in New YorkWhen someone with property in New York passes away in another state, probate may be complicated by ancillary estate proceedings. Learn how we can help.
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How might estates be affected under proposed changes to Estate tax rules?The Biden Administration may make meaningful changes to the tax treatment of assets in estates, affecting many estates.
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Steps In The Probate ProcessProbate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person's will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors.
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Life Estates : The Potential ProblemsThis article discusses life estates, an often used planning tool, and the potential problems they may create. Our estate planning attorney explains more
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What Does the Executor of an Estate Do?Explore executor responsibilities and the role of a NYC estate lawyer in this article, providing guidance for your estate planning needs.