August 21, 2023Inheriting assets is a mix of honor and responsibility. As a probate lawyer, I've seen many people unprepared for the…- March 21, 2023Probate is the process of bringing a Last Will and Testament to the Surrogate's Court and asking for them to…
- August 17, 2022If you are serving as the executor of someone’s will, one of the most important tasks you will need to…
- August 17, 2022Losing a loved one is an emotional and life-changing experience. You might be tasked with the responsibility of settling the…
- January 20, 2022The use of legal techniques to avoid probate allows you to save taxes, keep your estate away from public scrutiny,…
- November 4, 2021While probate may seem expensive and complicated, it is a standard step in formalizing how assets pass to heirs or…
- July 15, 2021The probate process involves authenticating the deceased individual’s will, assessing the assets, settling debts and taxes, and oversee the allocation…
- April 27, 2017When a person passes away, their estate is often comprised of probate assets and non-probate assets. Probate assets are assets…
- April 12, 2017An Executor or Administrator of a decedent’s estate is entitled to a commission. The job of the Executor or Administrator…
- April 4, 2017When a person passes away with real property in multiple states, an ancillary proceeding may be necessary. The primary probate…
