Losing a loved one can result in strong emotions, especially if family members do not get along or if there is a very sentimental attachment to certain items of the deceased's property. If a loved one in Rochester left a will, this can help sort out inheritance...
When people in New York die their assets will usually go through the probate process before being distributed to heirs. The person's surviving loved ones may be in a state of grief, and may be relying on the executor of their loved one's estate to take care of the...
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 these...
Amid continuing rumors that Prince actually left behind a will -- and that the will might be located in another country -- the estate is moving forward with administrative processes. The administrator of the trust currently holding the Prince estate has proposed a...
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...
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 -- during the...
Disney is currently facing a lawsuit from heirs to the man who wrote some of the songs related to the animated version of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book." The animated movie was released by Disney in 1967. According to the lawsuit, the man in question wrote...
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...
Last month, we discussed the importance of including all possible assets in your estate plan -- including online assets such as your Facebook account. Creative and social assets are things you might have a personal interest in controlling, and you might want them...
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 on First." According to...
