In 2020, most of us conduct a lot of our lives with digital help. We use online banking and bill paying, we shop online, we take classes online and we even order takeout or groceries online. Now, many companies offer online DIY wills or software packages so you can...
The secret to avoiding probate
There is one sure way to avoid seeing your life assets pass through probate – with all the expense and delay and tax liabilities that go with probate. The secret? Don’t own anything. There are a number of ways to un-own your home, real estate, bank...If probate litigation looms on your horizon, an attorney can help
Regardless of the reasons, there are times when legal disputes may arise related to a loved one’s estate plan. Anytime people have lost a loved one and probate litigation lands on the table, emotions can run extremely high. A great way to get help resolving...Are you prepared for the probate process?
If someone you know has recently died, or if you have a loved one in the golden years of life, then probate processes are likely in your future. This is especially true if your loved one has asked you to be the executor of his or her will, which means you will have...Probate litigation in New York
The period of time following the loss of a loved one’d death is emotionally traumatic for all family members and friends of the individual who died. It is enough just to process the intensity of feelings and emotions that will come — often in waves —...Help your loved ones avoid probate litigation after your death
It is often difficult to contemplate the end of your life. We all know we will pass away one day, but most people do not like to think about that. It is understandable to feel this way, but it is also unwise. The legacy we leave behind is not simply the sum of our...Abbott and Costello heirs lose lawsuit over puppet monologue
The heirs of comedy team Abbott and Costello recently lost in court after filing a lawsuit regarding what is possibly the duo’s most famous skit. The lawsuit alleged that Broadway musical “Hand to God” lifted material from the skit “Who’s...Estate-related disputes require skilled legal representation
Unfortunately, not all probate issues proceed as smoothly as New York residents hope they will. Litigation revolving around trusts, wills and estates has become more prevalent than ever in the state. Most of these roadblocks occur because family members disagree about...Robin Williams’ widow talks about why she went to probate court
In a People magazine interview, Robin Williams’ widow, Susan Williams, revealed her reasoning for going to probate court over her husband’s estate. She said she opened up about the issue in order to resolve inaccurate rumors about the probate proceedings....The basics of challenging a will in New York State
The foundation of any well-considered estate planning begins with forming a valid and enforceable will. A will is basically a written document that provides a basis of what you want to happen with your property after you die. In New York, a person who creates the will...
