The appointment of an Article 81 Guardian in New York is a serious process. Each case begins with the preparation of a Verified Petition which provides details regarding the condition and circumstances of an alleged incapacitated person (AIP). The Court
There are many issues associated with the settlement of a New York estate. In many cases it is not clear as to who is the authorized or designated person entitled to administer an estate. If a decedent left a Last
In situations where a person is in need of assistance with handling personal needs or property management, the New York law provides for the appointment of a guardian. Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law (MHL) contains the statutory
When a person dies leaving a Last Will and Testament, he is said to have died testate. This is unlike a situation where there is no Will. In such case, the person is said to have died intestate.
The New York Probate process is utilized in order for a Last Will and Testament to be admitted to probate. When this procedure is successfully completed, the Surrogate’s Court issues a Decree which essentially validates the provisions of a Will.
In order for a Last Will and Testament to be admitted to Probate, the Surrogate’s Court must be presented with all of the papers needed to satisfy the requirements of the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law and the Surrogate’s
Whether a decedent dies intestate without a Last Will and Testament, or with a Will, the retention of an experienced estate attorney can be essential to settling an estate efficiently. In the case of intestacy, a proceeding to obtain letters
