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... by Bonnie Lawston | Nov 16, 2017 | Witness to a Will
Under New York law, a valid will must contain the signatures of two witnesses. There are no requirements regarding the capacity of the witnesses. The testator (person executing the will) must sign in the presence of the witnesses, but they need not sign in each... by Bonnie Lawston | Apr 11, 2017 | Executor Fiduciary Duty
Under New York law, when you have been named as executor or administrator of the estate of another person, you assume certain “fiduciary” duties, requiring that you act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries. One of the most important... by Bonnie Lawston | Dec 15, 2016 | Executore Fiduciary Duty
Under the estate laws in New York, a person named in a will as an executor has certain “fiduciary duties.” A fiduciary duty is essentially the requirement to act in the best interest of another party. The fiduciary duty owed by an executor is the duty to...