Estate planning in New York is important for the proper disposition of a person’s assets. Planning an estate encompasses a broad array of considerations. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has published many articles on this topic. Initially, the preparation
An interesting aspect of New York estate law and practice is its intersection with other areas of law. For example, the New York Probate Lawyer Blog contains numerous articles discussing issues concerning the appointment of a guardian for personal needs
Major issues that often arise in connection with estate settlement concern the identity and value of a decedent’s property. In many estates, a decedent engages in estate planning and asset transfers during the months or even days before death. Estate
The settlement of a New York estate may involve many different proceedings and issues. Initially, a proceeding needs to be commenced in the Surrogate’s Court to have an executor or administrator appointed to handle estate affairs. This includes the identification
The appointment of a Guardian for personal needs or property management is provided for by Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. This statute contains the numerous provisions regarding the procedure and substantive law for a New York Guardianship. The
There are a number of aspects to the settlement of an estate. The New York Probate Lawyer Blog has examined these matters in detail in many earlier posts. The first stage of an estate is to obtain the appointment
An executor or administrator is responsible to complete estate settlement. There are many aspects to settling an estate. The fiduciary must identify estate assets and actively seek to collect the assets. Additionally, an estate representative must ascertain the various
One of the most valuable assets in an estate is typically real estate. This asset is usually the decedent’s residence. Since real estate predominates as an estate asset, many aspects of real estate law can be involved in estate
