Learn how probate validates a will, pays debts, and distributes assets to heirs. State intestacy laws apply when there is no ...

If you have ever been an executor of an estate or if you know someone who has had to deal with a probate estate, you likely know the probate process can be slow, cumbersome and expensive. Fortunately, ...

SYRACUSE, NY - Families facing the loss of a loved one often find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal territory ...

Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, leaving executors eager to find ways to expedite it. Familiarizing yourself with the legal procedures and documentation required to settle an estate ...

My mom died just over a year ago, and I’m still knee-deep in probate. I’m barely average. The typical probate process to settle a will or the estate of somebody who dies without one takes 20 months, ...

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If you are ever faced with the incapacity or passing of a loved one, it is important to have a basic understanding of what Probate law and the Probate Court require. Probate courts are often required ...

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4. Spouse’s Right of Election: Overrides the Terms of the Will 5. Exempt Property Under EPTL 5-3.1: Overrides the Terms of the Will Gerald I. Carp is a partner in the New York City office of Schiff ...