On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Apr 5, 2019 | Estate Litigation
For New Yorkers who are well-known and wealthy, it is important to keep track of how estate plans can spark a legal dispute among heirs if the document is not crafted properly. Prominent entertainers bring joy to their fans and earn large sums of money for their...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Aug 29, 2018 | Estate Litigation
When an estate plan is created in Rochester and throughout New York State, the goal is for the testator to detail what he or she wants and for the document to result in those desires coming to pass. However, if there are significant assets and would-be heirs who were...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Aug 10, 2018 | Estate Litigation
The death of a loved one in New York can be difficult enough without legal wrangling as to the contents of their estate. However, it is an unfortunate reality that people will not hesitate to begin a legal dispute over who will receive what. This is not limited to...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jul 5, 2018 | Estate Litigation
It is an unfortunate reality that when a New Yorker dies, there could be a legal dispute regarding their estate. However, people considering challenging a will might not know who has the right to do so. For example, a person who believes there should have been a...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Jun 14, 2018 | Estate Litigation
The estates of artists can be complex and can lead to many people fighting over them after the person has passed. This is especially true when there were disagreements and dueling assertions as to what the testator wanted. When these issues cannot be solved by...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | May 24, 2018 | Estate Litigation
In New York, a dispute over an estate can come about for many different reasons. One of the most common is if there is an item that is of significant value and parties are in dispute over who should inherit it and whether it should be retained or sold. When a legal...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | May 17, 2018 | Estate Litigation
For New Yorkers who are concerned about a will and its validity, a court battle might be necessary to settle the matter. This is especially true when there are significant assets at stake. With property and a valuable portfolio, it is vital that there be a valid will...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Apr 28, 2018 | Estate Litigation
One of the most complex situations in New York regarding an estate plan is when there is a legal dispute. Often, these come about because the testator changed their will to change or remove heirs. For people who are considering a will contest for any reason, having...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 29, 2018 | Estate Litigation
In New York, guardianships can be critical to ensure that an elderly or incapacitated person is cared for. Some people have a durable power of attorney drafted so another person will be named as a guardian if the person is unable to care for themselves. Without a...
On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Feb 15, 2018 | Estate Litigation
Issues with estate plans and their aftermath following the death of the testator happen relatively frequently in New York and across the nation. While many do not reach the level where they are discussed in the public sphere and reported in the news, it is useful to...
