Estate Planning is a topic that often evokes thoughts of the wealthy and elderly. However, Estate Planning is a critical aspect of financial and personal well-being for individuals and families of all ages and income levels. In this blog post, the N. Khasidova...
A Decedent will typically designate a trusted person as their Executor in their Will. It is the job of the Executor to submit the Will for Probate upon such person’s death. If the Will is admitted to Probate, the Surrogate Court issues an Order giving the Executor the...
What is a Will? A Will, also referred to as a Last Will & Testament, is a legal document that details the Testator’s (the Will’s creator) wishes as to who should inherit Estate assets when they pass away. As well, if you have children, a Will can dictate who you...
There are various reasons one might want to contest someone’s Last Will & Testament after their passing. Wills are only valid if they were executed properly and free of fraud and outside influence. When a Will is contested, the individual contesting...
Estate and Probate attorneys work with Estate law, the body of law that involves the planning and care of a person’s physical and personal property both during and after their lifetime. To understand the difference between Estate and Probate attorneys,...
