When a person dies, especially unexpectedly, a number of conflicts can come about regarding the distribution of assets and other aspects of settling his or her estate. In some cases, beneficiary designations may come as a shock to the surviving family. If it appears...
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Month: February 2019
Missing documents may lead to probate litigation, other actions
New York residents have a lot to handle after the death of a loved one. Unfortunately, their situations may only become more complicated if the decedent's estate plan was missing important documents or if a lack of clarity regarding beneficiaries exists. This type of...
Investing in commercial property has risks and rewards
Investing in real estate can often help interested parties gain extra income or strengthen their investments. Some New York residents, or individuals investing in property in the state, may start off small with a few residential properties that they fix up and sell or...
Remember to include foreign assets when estate planning
Many New York residents may have purchased various assets outside of the country, or they may have a different country of origin and left some assets behind while building a new life in the United States. No matter the case, it is important that individuals remember...
Probate litigation moves to Supreme Court over inheritance fight
People in New York and across the country often think that they should receive some type of inheritance from a deceased loved one's estate. In many cases, family members or other close parties are entitled to assets, but in others, certain documents may indicate that...