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Your Privacy May Be Compromised if You Go Through Probate in New York The contents of your estate plan may become public information if your last will and testament is filed with the New York probate court. -
Wise Words From a NY Estate Planning Attorney on Protecting Your Future Financial Health A probate attorney advises New York community members on the vital documents needed to complete their estate plans and qualify for Medicaid. -
Life Events That May Require Updates or Changes to Your Trust Many years can pass after the initial creation of a trust, but regular updates can address changes in the creator’s financial and personal circumstances. -
Spouses Cannot Be Disinherited Under New York Laws Has your spouse tried to leave you out of his or her will? New York intestacy laws protect a surviving spouse’s right to inherit certain assets. -
What Beneficiaries Need to Know About Trust Contests in New York Are you considering contesting the provisions of a trust? Discover how trust contest proceedings work and when beneficiaries should seek legal advice. -
Situations That Might Require the Help of an Elder Law Attorney You don’t have to wait until someone you love is ill or incapacitated before speaking with an elder law attorney. Find out more about how we can help today. -
Disputes Over the Distribution of Assets in an Estate or Trust in New York How should your loved one’s assets be distributed? Discover how to resolve disputes between beneficiaries and the representative of an estate. -
Benefits of Going Through Probate When it Is Not Required If you have inherited real property upon a loved one’s death, you may be able to choose whether the asset will go through the New York probate process. -
Legal Remedies for Mismanagement of a Trust or Estate in New York Beneficiaries should be aware of the warning signs of financial mismanagement of a trust or estate before taking legal action against a trustee. -
Estate Planning Options to Avoid Probate in New York There are many different ways to set up your estate plan so that your assets do not go through the New York probate process.