Most people may think that the majority of estate disputes and will contests are waged over large amounts of assets and the division of real estate or property. In reality, the majority of disputes among surviving family members relate to who retains ownership of...
For New York residents, the holidays present a time to gather with family to celebrate and give thanks. As generations, young and old, gather together this holiday season, situations may arise that lead family members to question an aging parent's or grandparent's...
We've all heard of the "Prudent Investor" rule for Trustees and Executors of estates. But just how "prudent" does a Trustee have to be? Does a Trustee have a duty to do some possibly risky planning to avoid estate taxes on the death of the income beneficiary of a...
