East Setauket, NY
Elder law Lawyer at East Setauket, NY
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Real Estate ... +2 more
Not all estates require a probate or full administration proceeding in New York State. A small estate proceeding, also known as a Voluntary Administration, is a simplified Surrogate’s Court procedure....
See Full GuidePassing away without a Will is known as dying “intestate.” Many people mistakenly believe that if they die without a Will their assets go to the State. If there is a blood relative that can be locate...
See Full GuideAll supplemental needs trusts (“SNT”) are created for the sole benefit of a disabled individual. This type of trust is designed to provide support for a beneficiary without jeopardizing their receip...
See Full GuideA life estate is a type of joint ownership of real property with ownership “split” between a present interest and a remainder interest....
See Full GuideAn executor is the individual appointed to administer someone’s Last Will and Testament. An executor of a New York estate is not expected to administer a decedent’s estate for free. Executors receive...
See Full GuideThe changing estate tax landscape makes it more important than ever for accountants and executors to file a federal estate tax return for portability when one spouse passes away. 2017 Tax Cuts and Job...
See Full GuideA Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a type of business entity that limits the personal liability of the owners. When clients own rental property in their individual name, or are considering purchasin...
See Full GuideThe closing is the final step in a real estate sale where the buyer obtains title to the property. The time between an offer’s acceptance and the closing date—evidenced by a deed from the seller or st...
See Full GuideIn general, when a person dies in New York, that person’s Last Will & Testament must be probated in Surrogate’s Court so that an Executor can be appointed to legally distribute assets. If there is no...
See Full GuideWhen a co-owner of real property passes away, what happens next depends on how the co-owners took title to the property. Upon the death of a co-owner, it is necessary to review the last deed of record...
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