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...
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....
The death of a relative is difficult to cope with no matter how the person passes away. Whether it is an aged parent who has finally lost a long battle with old age or illness, or a son or daughter who dies suddenly without any kind of notice, the emotions that...
When a person dies in New York State the Surrogate's Court becomes the venue which will decide on the proper supervision of the decedent's assets and property. Typically, this process will begin by establishing the validity of the decedent's will. Generally, a will is...
Losing a family member is always rough. Grief can be debilitating but is a necessary process that can also bring healing. The process of probating a will is often a task that is best done by a professional who can represent you instead of you having to deal with it....
Who can challenge a will? This may seem like a silly question -- you should be able to challenge any relative's estate plan, right? Not so fast. Experts in New York say that contesting a will requires a very specific set of circumstances. A relative who is miffed...
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...
In New York, probate litigation is generally defined when legal disputes arise over the assets, property and control over the affairs of both the living and the deceased. These can be fights between family members over the contents of a will or a dispute between...
Death is not an option; it may sound morbid, but death happens eventually no matter what a person does. What is an option is how you and your family handle estate matters, and deciding to have at least one conversation about the inheritance can make a big difference...
Chances are you've probably heard late musician Lou Reed song urging listeners to, "take a walk on the wild side", but you probably didn't know that the singer and guitarist died having an estate worth over $30 million. Now, thanks to a pair of writers who chronicle...
