By Jamie L. Larkin, Esq. Probate in New York is the court-supervised legal process of validating the last will and testament of a person who has passed away....
Estate planning is a critical aspect of everyone’s life. It is not just about managing your assets -even though it does that- but also about ensuring you take...
A trust can become an important part of your estate plan. There are different types of trusts, and each type comes with its own benefits. Which type is...
Nearly five years after Aretha Franklin’s death, it seems that the battle over her estate may finally be over. While few people have her wealth, all too many...
Upon a person’s death, it is important to understand whether an estate proceeding is even necessary in the first place to access the decedent’s assets, and if so,...
Upon a person’s death, it is important to understand whether an estate proceeding is even necessary in the first place to access the decedent’s assets, and if so,...
When you die your estate is not subject to the federal estate tax if the value of your estate is less than the “exemption amount” (Federally) or the...
The passing of a loved one is not an easy transition and many experience financial troubles on top of the grief. While family members are the usual people...
Whether you are getting your affairs together and planning your estate or you have recently lost a close friend or loved one, it is important to understand the...
Objecting to a Will Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (“SCPA”) section 1410 states that “[a]NY person whose interest in property or in the estate of the testator would be...
