Whether you discussed your loved one’s wishes for her estate before she died or not, without legal documents in place, her words will not matter. Get helpful information about writing a will, avoiding probate, executing a will, and managing an estate without a will in our attorneys’ blog posts. You owe it to yourself and your loved one to understand these complicated legal processes.
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What to Know About Obtaining a Death Certificate in NYCOur New York estate planning attorneys explain how to get a death certificate and why you need one for probate.
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Why You Need a Probate Attorney to Help With Your NY EstateOur probate attorneys represent New Yorkers who need estate planning guidance. Learn more about why you need a probate attorney.
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Get the Facts on New York Probate in Our New BookAre you acting as the executor of an estate? A New York estate administration lawyer has written a step-by-step probate guide just for you.
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A Transfer on Death Deed Can Simplify Estate AdministrationA New York estate administration attorney explains how transfer on death deeds can be used to pass certain assets to heirs without going through probate.
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Your Privacy May Be Compromised if You Go Through Probate in New YorkThe contents of your estate plan may become public information if your last will and testament is filed with the New York probate court.
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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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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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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.