Estate Planning, Probate, Wills Family Claims Women Looking to “Fleece” Estate After Man’s Murder Earlier this month we discussed the unique estate issues connected to the murder of a wealthy investor named Raveesh Kumra. … May 24, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills May is “Leave a Legacy” Month Virtually every month now has multiple awareness labels attached to them as advocates for various causes seek to raise public … May 22, 2013 2 MIN READ
Charitable Remainder Trusts, Estate Planning, Trusts Discriminatory Old University Trust May Be Modified Upon visiting an estate planning lawyer for the first time and learning about available options many are surprised at the … May 20, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Probate Siblings Inheritance Feud Turns Criminal Estate planning attorneys frequently urge residents to be careful about creating long-term plans to avoid family feuding. Careful consideration of … May 14, 2013 2 MIN READ
Blended Families Estate Planning, Estate Planning Children-Out-of-Wedlock and Inheritance Feuding The more complex a family arrangement the more tailored estate plan is likely needed. For local residents this often takes … May 9, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Power of Attorney, Trusts, Wills Developments in Anthony Marshall Case – Brooke Astor Estate Fiasco Celebrity estate planning complications and feuds are often used to illustrate basic planning principles or common problems. Perhaps none of … April 29, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Living Trusts, Wills The DuPont Case Mental Illness and Wills Residents are often warned to complete their estate planning–wills and trusts–before it is “too late.” Most assume that the planning … April 26, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Wills New Case: Inheritance Rights of “Adopted Out” Children in New York A case recently came before a New York court that delved into a very unique inheritance issue. The case Matter … April 17, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes Federal Estate Tax — Back on the Agenda? Earlier this week we touched on the fact that estate tax issues need to be on all New Yorkers’ radar … April 12, 2013 2 MIN READ