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What is a partition action under the NY estate law? GFP Real estate et. al. v. Nathan Silverstein
By Jason Stern
As a NY estate lawyer with two decades of experience handling NY estates for New Yorkers I encounter…
What happens when a will is intentionally destroyed by someone other than the testator? Estate of Thomas Walshe
By Jason Stern
Brian Walshe is currently in police custody awaiting trial in the murder of his 39 year old wife…
How to prevent a family feud over your NY Estate? Estate of Takeoff
By Jason Stern
So what happens when we pass without the benefit of having a NY will? As a NY estate…
What happens when there is no will? Estate of Anne Heche
By Jason Stern
As a NY estate lawyer it never ceases to amaze me to learn of the passing of yet…
Why should I have an attorney draft my NY will? Estate of Nichelle Nichols
By Jason Stern
There is a very good reason most New Yorkers have their NY estate lawyer draft and supervise the…
Can you kill someone and still inherit their NY estate under the NY estate law? Estate of Wallace
By Jason Stern
Believe it or not, as a NY estate lawyer the issue of murder, inheritance rights and their implications…
How non-marital children prove paternity in NY estates? Estate of Castellano
By Jason Stern
On March 22, 2016, Douglas Castellano was found murdered inside his home. An autopsy revealed the 69 year…
Why you probably do not need a trust; Estate of Philip Knight
By Jason Stern
When it comes to planning your NY estate for most of us nothing beats starting with a NY…
What is a kinship estate? Estate of Cathy Boone
By Jason Stern
What is a kinship estate? Estate of Cathy Boone One of the most difficult legal concepts to grasp within…