East Setauket, NY
Elder law Lawyer at East Setauket, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Trusts ... +2 more
While recently discussing an estate plan with a client, she stopped me and asked "What is probate?" Sometimes we forget to explain certain concepts. Essentially, probate is a Surrogate’s Court proceed...
See Full GuideThe Inventory of Assets is a form that is required by the Surrogate’s Court. The Inventory of Assets must be completed and furnished to the Court by the fiduciary of the estate. Alternatively, at the ...
See Full GuideThe deceased person's Estate is responsible to pay creditors with the assets remaining in the estate. Creditors are paid in accordance with priorities established by New York State law. Order of Credi...
See Full GuideIt is important to note that not all estates require a full probate or administration proceeding. The small estate also known as a voluntary administration proceeding is a simplified Surrogate’s Court...
See Full GuideIn Terrorem is a term derived from Latin which translates to "in fear". An In Terrorem provision in a Decedent’s Last Will and Testament "threatens" that if a beneficiary challenges the Will then the ...
See Full GuideThe Executor of an Estate is the individual named by the Decedent in his or her Last Will and Testament to act on behalf of the Estate. The Executor is entrusted with the responsibility of making sure...
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