If you do not agree with a will in New York, you may want to challenge it. Though a will is a binding document, meaning that the desires of the deceased have to be carried out, a challenge can change this so that alterations can be made. Why would you want to...
Proper planning for your children's future, and for those charities that you are involved in, is important to most of us. It can be confusing because you want to do it correctly so that if there is an issue, it can be easily solved and the right people will receive...
One advantage to the rapid development of medical technology is that it is allowing us to live longer. As people live longer, their chances of developing diseases associated with advanced age also increase. This can be especially difficult for families of individuals...
One of the biggest considerations in estate planning is avoiding an adverse tax consequence. When a person dies and his or her estate goes to another, there is often an estate tax associated with that transfer that must be paid. These estate taxes can be quite...
When it comes to estate planning, the more a New York resident knows about tax exemptions and tax laws, the better off he or she will be. The following are two tax issues that the average estate planner should know about. Estate planners should know about changing...
It's not fun to think about you and your spouse passing away while your child is still a minor, but it's something you have to think about in order to provide the best possible life for that child. This is something that people often put off or avoid because it makes...
In New York State, the Surrogate's Courts are tasked with handling disputes involving probate litigation. There are a variety of issues that can arise after a person's death. For example, family members may contest the legitimacy or intentions of a decedent's will....
When you are planning for the future of your heirs, part of that planning is what you will do you're your assets, property or as it is commonly called, your estate. You may not realize that in New York, there is an inheritance tax. You can look into this and find out...
We live in a glorious time of tremendous advances in medical science. Improved treatment of diseases, better nutrition and many other factors mean that many of us will live longer than previous generations. Unfortunately, extended life expectancy also means that many...
An unfortunate legal battle has surfaced in the case of Robin Williams' estate, and the issue has left his children "heartbroken," according to legal documents. In December of last year, Susan Schneider Williams -- who was married to the actor three years prior to his...
