When New York residents believe that they did not get or will not get their owed property after a loved one's death, it can be a difficult situation to handle. In many cases, individuals may have anticipated an inheritance, only to find that the terms of the will are...

Most people want to have the time and opportunity to grieve after a loved one's death. While many New York residents may have that chance, others may feel as if they must put those feelings on hold because concerns have arisen over the person's remaining estate. In...

When New York family members have concerns over the contents of their loved ones' estate plans, it is not unusual for legal action to result. In some cases, will contests can help surviving family members ensure that any information in the documents reflects the true...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The time after a person's passing can often see conflicts over remaining assets. Even if New York residents took the time to create estate plans, some unscrupulous parties could take steps in attempts to unjustly benefit from remaining estates. As a result, probate...

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...