What are the duties of an Executor of a New York Will?
Sep 05, 2014
One of the most important decisions you will make when preparing your last will and testament is your choice of an Executor. An Executor is the person(s) or entity such as a trust company, who is resp...
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How can I administer a New York estate during a will contest?
Aug 21, 2014
If you are a nominated executor and anticipate a delay in probate due to a will contest or are already involved in a will contest, you should discuss obtaining preliminary letters testamentary with y...
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Using a Power of Attorney for a New York Real Estate Closing
Feb 05, 2014
Real property sellers and purchasers,who, for various reasons, are unable to attend a real estate closing can sign a power of attorney instead. A power of attorney is a document in which a person app...
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Do I Need to Pay Sales Tax When I buy a Business in New York?
Dec 28, 2013
When you purchase a New York business, you will need to pay sales tax on the value of the personal property included in the sale. The sales tax rate depends on the county in which the business is loc...
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Do I Need My Original Deed to Sell My New York Home?
Jul 17, 2013
Clients ask me this question quite often. The answer is almost always no. I believe the common misconception that a homeowner needs their original deed in order to sell their home arises from their exp...
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When I buy or sell a home in New York do I have to close on the closing date in the contract?
Jul 16, 2013
Almost all contracts for the sale of homes, including contracts for the sale of co-op apartments and condominiums, in the New York Metropolitan area have an "on or about" closing date. This date is ty...
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Can I use a Power of Attorney for a New York Real Estate Closing?
Jul 16, 2013
I often have clients who, for various reasons, are unable to attend a real estate closing and ask if they can sign a power of attorney instead. A power of attorney is a document in which a person appoi...
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Can I prevent someone I have disinherited from contesting my New York will by leaving them 1 dollar?
Mar 15, 2013
I have come across so many people who believe that you can prevent a will contest by leaving someone one dollar that I have to call this common misconception an Urban Myth. In New York State, if you do...
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What to do when served with a Citation in a New York probate proceeding.
Feb 27, 2013
I often get calls from people who have just had a process server hand them a document called a "Citation" stating that a Last Will and Testament of a deceased relative will be offered for probate in th...
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What happens to my assets when I die in New York?
Dec 11, 2012
This question from clients is often accompanied by the question, "Do I need a will?" In order to answer these questions it's necessary to discuss the various ways you can plan how your property will be...
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