Moving forward after the death of a loved can be made even more difficult when those entrusted to carry out last wishes fail in that duty. Whether you are a beneficiary concerned about the estate being properly managed or an executor who wants to protect himself, our helpful blog posts offer the latest information and resources.
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Estate of Levity: Who is the Richest Game Show Host Ever?The passing of Alex Trebek this past fall got us thinking about the talk show industry. He did what he loved right until the end, even while battling cancer.
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We Can Work It Out: Litigating A Beatle’s Estate (Part II – George Harrison)In the case of the quiet Beatle George Harrison, the property at issue consisted of a guitar and stationery signed by Harrison in his final days.
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We Can Work It Out: Litigating A Beatle’s EstateThe Beatles are best known for the impact their music had on the world, yet they leave another legacy, as the group’s two deceased members’ estates would end...
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Occupy This: Can an heir with an interest in a decedent’s real estate be surcharged for use and occupancy?Can an heir with an interest in a decedent’s real estate be surcharged for use and occupancy?
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You Just HAD to Say It: NY Wills Must Be "Published"When executing a will, you have to say it—that it’s your will and that you want the witnesses to acknowledge your signature.
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2014 Changes to New York’s Estate Tax (Part 1)New York State enacted legislation which incrementally increases the NYS exemption amount from April 1, 2014, through January 1, 2019.
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Estate of Levity: William ShakespeareBrief story of the last wishes of Shakespeare used to demonstrate the complexities and pitfalls of vague language when used in estate planning.
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Estate of Levity: The Man Who Left His Wife One ShillingOld time story of a husband who tries to cut his wife out of his will by leaving her a single shilling, which is used to explain the spousal elective share.
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Inheritance by Minors – Trust PlanningWhere a minor is to inherit over $10,000.00 from an estate, a guardian must be appointed for the minor’s property.
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Inheritance by Non-Marital Children (aka Children Born Out of Wedlock)Special rules apply to inheritance by “non-marital” children, previously known as “children born out of wedlock”, when it comes to establishing the child’s...