Handling estate matters can be difficult and personal. Mistakes are easily made, and your rights as family members can be hard to understand. Browse our blog to find recent, relevant posts that can help you understand probate, estate administration, estate litigation, Surrogate’s court, and more.
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No More Knocking: Why New York Just Made Legal Paperwork a Lot SimplerAs of November 2025, NY estate papers can be sent by certified mail instead of in-person delivery. Learn what this means for your probate case.
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SCPA § 307: The End of the “Service Scavenger Hunt” in New YorkNew York's 2025 SCPA § 307 amendment allows certified mail service on NY domiciliaries—no due diligence required. Here's what changed and how to stay compliant.
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Understanding the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)Navigating the legal system can be complex for individuals unable to represent themselves effectively. In these situations, the court may appoint a GAL.
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The Public Administrator’s OfficeWhen a person residing in NYC dies without a will and without a close relative willing and able to manage the estate, the Public Administrator steps in.
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Genealogists’ Role in Kinship Hearings in New YorkA kinship hearing determines who inherits the deceased's estate. And this is where an attorney and a genealogist become your winning combination. Learn more.
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The Heir Apparent: Navigating Kinship Hearings in New York Surrogate's CourtYou get a knock on the door. It's a government official informing you that a distant relative has passed away and, you might be an heir! What do you do?
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Our Very Own NYC Probate & Estate Litigation Lawyer Samantha Sbrocchi On Foster Web Marketing PodcastNYC probate and estate litigation lawyer Samantha Sbrocchi was recently a guest on World of Marketing with Tom Foster. Learn more here.
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Congratulations to Samantha on Her Promotion to Senior Associate AttorneyRead about Samantha M. Sbrocchi's promotion to senior associate attorney at Antonelli & Antonelli, a respected probate and estate firm serving NYC Metro clients
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Antonelli & Antonelli Senior Associate Attorney Receives Top Accolades for Probate and Estate WorkAntonelli & Antonelli's Senior Associate, Samantha M. Sbrocchi, has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Top Attorney in the NYC Metro Area
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Suspended Kings County Surrogate Harriet Thompson ResignsSuspended Kings County Surrogate Judge Harriet Thompson resigns amid misconduct probe, ending a lengthy legal battle with the NYS Commission on Judicial Conduct