Our Estate Litigation Blog

Fortunately, an estate dispute is something most people never have to deal with, and even those who do find themselves having to take legal action to settle an estate only have to go through it once in their lifetime. Because of this, our clients are often totally unfamiliar with the estate litigation process. Following our blog is a good way to become acquainted with the legal process and what you may be able to expect when you work with Landskind & Ricaforte Law Group.

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Legal Remedies for Fraudulent Transfers of Assets in NY A New York estate litigation attorney explains how to identify fraudulent transfers in a loved one’s will and what steps to take to reclaim lost assets.
What to Do If You Are Left Out of a Loved One’s Will in NY A New York estate litigation attorney explains the steps to take if you were disinherited and how to contest being left out of a loved one’s will.
Guardianship Proceedings for Minor Children in NY If a parent passes away, surviving relatives may have to go to New York Surrogate’s Court to contest his or her choice of guardian for minor children.
Spousal Disinheritance 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.
How to Contest the Terms of a Trust 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.
Distribution Disputes in a New York Trust or Estate How should your loved one’s assets be distributed? Discover how to resolve disputes between beneficiaries and the representative of an estate.
Financial Mismanagement of a New York Trust or Estate Beneficiaries should be aware of the warning signs of financial mismanagement of a trust or estate before taking legal action against a trustee.
New York Will Defense Attorneys 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.