If I Am the Executor of an Estate, Should I Have the Checkbook or Should My Lawyer?
Generally speaking, it is the responsibility of the fiduciary appointed by the Court (i.e. executor, administrator) to be in charge of the estate bank accounts. Banks and financial institutions will need to see certificates of Letters Testamentary which grant the authority to the executor to conduct estate business, including the ability to open an estate Read on…
How Do I Contest A Will In Merrick, New York?
The New York Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) sets forth the mechanisms if an interested party wishes to a contest a Last Will and Testament that is being offered for probate in the Surrogate’s Court. The first order of business would be to secure the services of an experienced estate litigation attorney who can review Read on…
Dying with no will, no wife, no children or siblings in New York state: what happens?
While a New York wills attorney is normally consulted in the estate planning process, some people choose not to create a will.If you die as a resident of New York State without a will (intestate), the laws of intestacy will control how your estate will be distributed. The rules are set forth in the New Read on…
If you inherit a house or personal property in New York, do you need an estate lawyer?
Whether you inherit real or personal property in New York, it is always important to have an experienced estate attorney consult with you to properly advise as to whether you are receiving your appropriate share of an estate. At the Law Offices of Michael W. Alpert, Esq., we offer a free initial consultation to review your Read on…