Building a life with another person is not always an easy task. In fact, it may take some individuals more than one try to find the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with. When New York residents do marry for the second or subsequent time, it is...
PROVEN LEGAL COUNSEL
For Estate Planning, Estate Administration And Disputes
Month: January 2019
Which parties have the right to challenge a will?
When settling the New York estate of a loved one, you can face various challenges as you try to navigate the probate process, distribute assets as outlined and give proper notice to all beneficiaries. One of the most significant challenges that can arise at this time...
Seemingly unfair distributions may lead to probate litigation
Though most New York residents love their family members a great deal, it can often be difficult to show that love in a manner that everyone feels is equal or at least fair. This type of scenario can become especially prominent after a parent or other close loved one...
The right purchase offer may help a real estate transaction
The real estate market is competitive. Many potential homebuyers, real estate investors and other parties may be interested in the same piece of property. Because this commonly happens, interested parties often bid by making competing purchase offers. This part of the...
How do you know if you have grounds to challenge a will?
When a loved one passes away, it is up to those left behind to settle his or her estate. This can be quite a complex process, especially in situations in which a family member or other person believes he or she has grounds to contest the will. There are limits to who...
Estate planning mistakes could render wills invalid
Most people create a will in efforts to get their affairs in order and possibly to protect certain assets. However, if the proper estate planning steps are not taken to create the document, it is possible that it could be considered invalid. As a result, serious legal...
Should owners act as landlords for their real estate investments?
It is often a wise financial move for individuals to diversify the ways in which they generate income. For many people in New York, across the country and around the world, investing in real estate is one option in which they are interested. While real estate...