The Right Time to Make a Will
Mar 22, 2016
It can often seem as though there is no right time to make a will. Young people don't usually think about it. When they've married and have a family, it's just too busy a time. And later on, when peop...
See Full Guide
A Method To Avoid Probate Contests
Mar 21, 2016
A provision in a will known as an "in terrorem clause" can often be a highly effective way to make sure the terms of your will are honored and that the estate will not be challenged. What Is An "In Te...
See Full Guide
History of NY's Surrogate's Court
Mar 21, 2016
This brief guide provides interesting background and history of New York's Surrogate's Court, the court in which estate proceedings such as probate of wills and administration of intestate estates are...
See Full Guide
Qualifications to Serve As Fiduciary For an Estate
Mar 08, 2016
The best way to understand who can serve as an executor or administrator of an estate is to recognize that anyone can so serve unless he or she falls within one of the exceptions. Those Who Are Never ...
See Full Guide
The Mechanics of a Proper Will
Mar 07, 2016
There are some simple steps that are taken by the draftsman of a will that help ease the probate process and prevent the court from denying probate. An appreciation of these will help you to properly ...
See Full Guide
How To Prepare A Will For Probate
Feb 29, 2016
If a loved one has passed away, there are some simple steps to take to help make sure that person's will can be readily probated. Locate the Will If you know, or think you know, where his or her will ...
See Full Guide
What Happens If You Can't Find an Original Will?
Feb 29, 2016
These days, "electronic signatures" are often just as good as original signatures, and a pdf version frequently suffices for the original; . Yet, there are only limited circumstances in which a photoc...
See Full Guide
Powers & Duties of Estate Fiduciaries in NY
Feb 22, 2016
This legal guide provides a simple overview of the job of the executor or administrator of an estate. What is an Executor? What is an Administrator? As a general rule, an executor is the person nomin...
See Full Guide
What to Do If Your Employer Cheated You Out of Money You've Earned
Jul 30, 2015
This Guide provides an overview of major provisions of federal and state laws that protect workers' pay, gives you the tools to figure out if you have been underpaid, allows you to calculate how much...
See Full Guide
Death Kills A Power of Attorney
Jul 23, 2014
Clients are always asking about the effect of a power of attorney after the death of the principal (the person who signed the power of attorney). This concise Legal Guide answers that question with a...
See Full Guide
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
The Avvo Rating explained
The Avvo Rating explained