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What Is a Kinship Proceeding?
What Is a Kinship Proceeding? Understanding your role as kin and your rights to inherit To understand what a kinship proceeding is, let’s first start by explaining “kinship.” Immediate family includes parents, children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, nieces or...
In New York, Felons Can Now Be Fiduciaries
Changes to New York Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act. Section 707 Criminal conviction, no problem | Assets all tied up in the estate, no problem A felony conviction no longer disqualifies one from serving as a fiduciary in an estate in New York State now. It is...
Who Has the Right to Inherit When a Family Member Dies?
Intestacy (No Will) and Property Distribution New York laws establish the right to inherit for those who are kin to a deceased family member. A will typically names the beneficiaries. However, even with a will, sometimes the law overrides the provisions in a will. In...
The Importance of Using an Attorney Who Is Familiar with Ancillary Proceedings
When the deceased owned property in another state Increasingly, more people require ancillary proceedings to deal with an estate. This is due to the fact that in today’s world, it is common for people to own real estate property in states other than where they live....
New York State Probate, Administration and Kinship Matters
The Rights of Parties regarding New York State Probate, Administration (Intestacy) and Kinship Matters Protecting Your Rights in an Estate When You Live Elsewhere We live in a mobile society, where our children can and often do grow up and move to another state or...
NY Probate Estate Administration Attorney talks about Inheritance Rights
Your closest relatives may have a right to claim part of your estate Some very close relatives — a surviving spouse and sometimes children or grandchildren — have the right to claim an inheritance, and in some cases this can override what it says in your will. Here’s...
New York Estate & Probate Attorney Law Office of Bonnie Lawston
We can help you serve the estate and maximize your inheritance taking advantage of our expertise, avoiding pitfalls that estates fall into and taking advantage of all the tax laws and the applications of the tax laws to maximize the estate. Our firm has been dedicated...
How do I administer a loved one’s estate ? In two minutes or less…..
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...
What do I do when a loved one dies?
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...
When to Change Your Will
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...
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