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Benefits of Going Through Probate When it Is Not RequiredIf you have inherited real property upon a loved one’s death, you may be able to choose whether the asset will go through the New York probate process.
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Legal Remedies for Mismanagement of a Trust or Estate in New YorkBeneficiaries should be aware of the warning signs of financial mismanagement of a trust or estate before taking legal action against a trustee.
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Estate Planning Options to Avoid Probate in New YorkThere are many different ways to set up your estate plan so that your assets do not go through the New York probate process.
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How to Decide If Your Assets Should Go Through ProbateProbate is not always a bad thing, but there are some factors to consider if you do not want your assets to go through the New York probate process.
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Three Different Types of Special Needs Trusts That Can Be Included in an Estate PlanA special needs trust can provide for your child after your passing. Discover the many types of trusts and how to ensure future access to public benefits.
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Defending a Will: How to Protect Your Loved One’s WishesIf someone is contesting your loved one’s will, you will need an estate litigation attorney to help you defend the will and honor the deceased’s wishes.
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How Estate Administrators Are Appointed in New YorkIf a person dies without a will in New York, the court will have to appoint an administrator for the estate. Learn how these appointments happen here.
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Estate Planning Tips for Blended FamiliesIf you’re in a second marriage and have children from a previous marriage, you need an estate plan that protects your heirs. We explain what to do here.
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Look Ahead at Medicaid’s Look-Back PeriodIf you're interested in establishing a Medicaid trust to protect your assets from a nursing home, you need to understand what the look-back period is all about.