When you are the executor of a will and it requires you to administer the estate of a loved one who has passed away, the responsibility can be overwhelming. It is daunting to say the least and a job in and of itself. It means that you must have an intimate knowledge...
When a loved one dies, many surviving family members are surprised to find out that the estate process is more complicated than they expected. How smoothly the process works is largely dependent on how well the person set his or her affairs in order, but even when...
Dealing with the death of a loved one in New York can be an emotionally challenging time. It is critical for family members to use the immediate aftermath of a death to grieve, but there is another matter that should also be considered: finances. Managing estate...
A man witnessed the mess that was made when his girlfriend's parents did not leave behind the proper paperwork when they passed away. Everything having to do with their finances was incredibly complicated and difficult to figure out. He went to his own parents after...
When we talk about estate planning, the first person who probably jumps to your mind as a potential heir is a child. What about those New York residents who have chosen to remain childless? Estate planning with a non-traditional family structure can be a challenge,...
Many New York residents likely saw and read the news stories about the fatal car accident that claimed the life of actor Paul Walker last November. At the time of his death, the 40-year-old star of the Fast & Furious movies was worth an estimated $25 million. He...
