Our attorneys share their many years of estate planning, elder law, and estate litigation experience in their blog posts. They cover a range of topics, including when you should revisit an estate plan, how you can help an aging loved one make important decisions, when you may need to go to court to enforce a loved one’s will, and much more. Follow our blog to stay informed!
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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. -
How to Decide If Your Assets Should Go Through Probate Probate is not always a bad thing, but there are some factors to consider if you do not want your assets to go through the New York probate process. -
Three Different Types of Special Needs Trusts That Can Be Included in an Estate Plan A special needs trust can provide for your child after your passing. Discover the many types of trusts and how to ensure future access to public benefits. -
Defending a Will: How to Protect Your Loved One’s Wishes If someone is contesting your loved one’s will, you will need an estate litigation attorney to help you defend the will and honor the deceased’s wishes. -
How Estate Administrators Are Appointed in New York If a person dies without a will in New York, the court will have to appoint an administrator for the estate. Learn how these appointments happen here. -
Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families If you’re in a second marriage and have children from a previous marriage, you need an estate plan that protects your heirs. We explain what to do here.