by Bonnie Lawston | Apr 10, 2020 | Estate Administration
To administer your loved one’s estate depends on several factors. First you must determine if your loved one executed a valid Last Will and Testament or died without a Will. A list of assets need to be made and evaluated to determine the type of assets that your loved...
by Bonnie Lawston | Mar 3, 2020 | Death of a Loved One
Take a breathe first. After you have gathered your thoughts, make an appointment and consult with an Probate Estate Administration attorney. Many offer a free consultation and can provide valuable information. The steps that you take initially are very important and...
by Bonnie Lawston | Nov 7, 2019 | Estate Administration
Change your will to reflect your current wishes and situation It’s time to write a new will if you’re experiencing a big change in your life, such as moving to another state, getting married or divorced, moving in with a new partner, or bringing a new baby into the...
by Bonnie Lawston | Feb 1, 2019 | Death of a Loved One
Probate Administration | Wrongful Actions There are certain basic legal requirements when a person transfers property, conveys a power of attorney or establishes a plan for the distribution of an estate. Among the most important are: The person must have appropriate...
by Bonnie Lawston | Feb 14, 2018 | Estate Administration
Perhaps the most common way to transfer property upon death in the State of New York is through a valid will or trust. What happens, though, if you’ve entered into a binding contract to transfer certain property to a specific beneficiary under you will, but...