Establishing an estate plan is an important but often overlooked step to take at any point in one's adult life. Like many, your parent may have started with a will or power of attorney then added to the plan as your family grew or when other changes in life's...
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Even with estate planning, sibling rivalry can cause issues
In a best-case scenario, a loved one would have left behind an estate plan for surviving family members to follow during probate. Of course, even careful estate planning may not always address every detail of an estate, or it may not account for the possibility of...
Prince’s estate still at center of probate litigation
After a loved one's passing, many surviving family members hope that the individual will be laid to rest and find some sort of peace. What this particular sentiment means can differ from person to person, but some New York residents may feel as if loved ones are still...
Estate planning is not a one-time event: Updates are necessary
A New York family who has lost a loved one understands the importance of having clear documents by which they can understand the wishes of the deceased and settle his or her estate appropriately. This process is significantly more difficult when a person does not have...
Investing in commercial property involves work
Real estate may become an interest of individuals in New York and around the world at different stages in their lives. Some people may know they want to invest in commercial property at early stages in their business lives, and others may not have an interest until...
Protecting yourself in a real estate investment
Investing in properties, both developed and undeveloped, can be a profitable business. Whether you are from the United States or just want to invest in property here in New York, you may want to consider protecting yourself from personal liability should anything go...
Control over Tom Petty’s catalog leads to probate litigation
Individuals often create estate plans in hopes of making the process of closing the estate and managing affairs easier. However, New York residents cannot control how their surviving loved ones will actually handle those tasks, and it is common for conflict to arise...
Will contests not unusual when documents are changed
While an individual's passing means that his or her final affairs need to be settled, it is not unusual for complications during that time to arise. For instance, if a person or organization was expecting to receive a bequest from a New York estate only to find out...
Concerns over estate crime may lead to probate litigation
Most New York residents want to settle their loved ones' final affairs as easily as possible. However, that is not always how such scenarios work out. In fact, concerns could arise regarding whether the deceased person suffered abuses that diminished the estate or...
Minor typos can lead to major will contests
Keeping property within a family is important to many people. Whether the desired asset is a small piece of jewelry or a substantial tract of land, passing along assets must be done correctly. Even if New York residents think they have taken the correct steps to...