Topic
Intestacy
138 published works
New York Real Estate Lawyer Blog
Title Vesting When a Property Owner Dies Intestate (without a will)
By Peter Klose
I often get calls from people concerned about deeds to real property when someone dies without a will. When a property owner dies intestate (without a will) the transfer of…
Queens Estate Law Blog
What is intestacy under the NY Estate Law? Estate of Samantha Miller
By Jason Stern
As a NY estate lawyer I am always surprised to learn of wealthy celebrities who pass away without…
Lauren Jackson Law Blog
Who is in charge of an estate when there is no will?
If a family member dies without a properly executed estate plan, those left behind are faced with a highly stressful and unpleasant experience. There are many questions that must be…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Court Holds That An Order Was Not Final For Appeal Where There Was Still An Issue Of Intestancy Remaining To Be Determined
In Estate of Long, the plaintiff sued trustees and alleged that she was the only child of the decedent and asserted a cause of action for a will contest and…
The Fiduciary Litigator
Court Holds That An Order Was Not Final For Appeal Where There Was Still An Issue Of Intestancy Remaining To Be Determined
In Estate of Long, the plaintiff sued trustees and alleged that she was the only child of the decedent and asserted a cause of action for a will contest and…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
The Confusing Fallout of Dying Without a Will
Millions of Americans still have no written will, which has potentially devasting consequences for their heirs. A range of state laws dictate who gets what assets, and unsuspecting heirs may…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Functional Siblings, Donor-conceived People – and Intestacy
Naomi R. Cahn (University of Virginia School of Law) recently published an article, Functional Siblings, Donor-Conceived People— And Intestacy, 48 ACTEC L.J. [5], 2023. Provided below is an introduction to…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Article: Functional Siblings, Donor-conceived People – and Intestacy
Naomi R. Cahn (University of Virginia School of Law) recently published an article, Functional Siblings, Donor-Conceived People— And Intestacy, 48 ACTEC L.J. [5], 2023. Provided below is an introduction to…
Probate & Estates Blog
Inheritance Rights of “Cousins” in New York
By Barry Seidel
When people refer to "cousins", in a way that covers a variety of relationships. For family and social purposes there isn't much difference between first cousins, second cousins and "cousins…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss died without will; wife Allison Holker files for half of estate
Beloved dancer, DJ, and television personality who was widely known for his work on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and So You Think You Can Dance, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, died by…