How to Contest a Will in New York: Legal Grounds and Process
In New York State, it is not enough to have legal standing to contest a will. You must also have legal grounds to challenge a will’s validity. Legal Grounds for Contesting a…
Legal Standing: Who Can Contest a Will in New York State?
What Does It Mean to Contest a Will in New York? To contest a will means to challenge the validity of that will. If you believe the will is invalid and you have standing,…
Estate Planning Misconceptions and Mistakes to Avoid
Estate planning can be a challenging and daunting process, with several things to consider, and there are frequently a variety of solutions available, each with unique advantages…
Do Millennials Need an Estate Plan?
As the largest living generation in the U.S.—making up 22% of the population—and collectively having lived through several “once-in-a-lifetime” crises, the millennial…
Estate Planning for Millennials Part 1: The Last Will and Testament
“I regret not taking care of this when I was young and healthy.” As an estate planning lawyer, I hear this remark frequently. Estate planning is often thought of as something…
Life Estate Deeds in Estate Planning
With a rise in the value of land over the past decade, one’s largest asset oftentimes ends up being their home. While a last will and testament usually cover the transfer of…
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year… To Update Your Estate Plan
The coming of a new year often has us reflecting back on things we meant to do but did not get done or looking forward to things we wish to accomplish. It is the perfect time to…
Power Of Attorney Changes
Effective June 13, 2021, the New York State Statutory Short Form Durable Power of Attorney will be changing, both substantively, and with regard to execution requirements. To view…
Getting Your Signature Notarized Remotely and an Update on Durable Power of Attorney Legislation
As the COVID 19 pandemic drags on, we all have had to adjust to doing routine tasks online rather than in person. When it comes to legal documents, one of those tasks is getting a…
Legal Update: Durable Powers of Attorney: The Not So Merry-Go-Round 2020 Version
As of this writing, the New York State legislature has passed a bill to revise the statutory short form power of attorney yet again. It only awaits the governor’s signature to…