Legal Articles
New York Estate Administration Attorneys are often confronted with questions as to whether a decedent was married at the time of death. The issue of marital status is important since a surviving...
Read MoreA year ago, the State of New York joined a growing number of states by legalizing same-sex marriage. The LGBT community rejoiced in their victory, claiming equal status in their marriages and all...
Read MoreBack in 2001, Congress passed legislation that had drastic effects on the estate tax. That year, a decedent could pass up to $675,000 to their heirs tax-free. Any funds in excess of that amount...
Read MoreWhen property goes into foreclosure, state law dictates the foreclosure process. In most states, properties are held by deeds of trust and are called “trust states.” In New York however, loans for...
Read MorePrenuptial Agreements, better known as “Prenups,” are not just simply for protecting the assets of wealthy individuals. Rather, prenuptial agreements have far more uses and benefits and can help...
Read MoreOn June 15, 2012, President Obama and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that, effective immediately, young undocumented aliens under the age of 30 who can plausibly show...
Read MoreEstate taxes are costly. New York estate planning attorneys are often consulted for their expertise on how to limit...
Read MoreEstate Administration in New York involves the determination of the persons who are the estate beneficiaries. The New...
Read MoreAs a way for an individual to avoid burdening his or her surviving family members with the task of probating a Will and probate fees after death, New York law allows the creation of the inter...
Read MoreThe Successful Divorce
The successful divorce is one in which both parties feel they have been heard, and have had an opportunity to have input in the formulation of the...
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