A New York Probate Lawyer said in this contested probate proceeding, the proponent moves for an order granting summary judgment dismissing the objections and admitting the will to probate. The youngest son of the deceased man cross-moves for summary judgment to authorize the immediate distribution of $2,000,000.00. A New York…
A New York Probate Lawyer said that, the proponent of the will of the decedent seeks a protective order with respect to a notice to examine under SCPA 1404. The decedent died on July 9, 1995, survived by her daughter, as sole distributee. She was also survived by her granddaughter,.…
A New York Probate Lawyer said that, the claim of the City of New York in the total sum of $1,792 has been established. That sum was for hospital care furnished the decedent by the City of New York. The executor has rejected the claim for the reason that the…
A New York Probate Lawyer said that, this is a proceeding pursuant to EPTL 8–1.1(c) for an order directing the method of effectuating a testamentary charitable gift in a situation where circumstances have changed since the execution of the will. The court is asked to apply its Cy pres power.…
On 16 July 1983, a decedent died leaving a will. He was survived by several children, one of whom receives less than his distributive share in the estate under the propounded will. A New York Probate Lawyer said that on 8 September 1983, the probate petition, a will contest proceeding,…
The Facts of the Case: On 8 January 2006, the decedent died with a will dated 31 December 1993. On 26 April 2007, the decedent’s will was admitted for probate (will contest proceeding) by the court and a decree was thereafter issued, and letters testamentary also issued to the decedent’s…
Facing your mortality is not a pleasant task. However, it is important to discuss an estate plan with a NY estate attorney in order to make sure that your family and loved ones are taken care of should you pass away. A last will and testament is one of the…
The Facts of the Case: A and B are husband and wife. They are shareholders in a radiology practice together with doctor-one and doctor-two. In 2004, they entered into an agreement where disputes arising therefrom are subject to arbitration. On 16 March 2007, B died leaving a will dated 12…
Many people tend to overlook the likelihood of being hit with an estate tax because they aren’t considered “rich.” But according to NY Estate Lawyers many upper middle-class citizens could be hit with a tax rate as high as 35%. Currently the law indicates an exemption for estate tax of…
During one of the state of Illinois’ largest ever tax increases; the new public act appears to contain a nice loophole for the wealthy deceased, said a New York Estate Planning lawyer. Earlier this year the Governor of Illinois signed into law the Public Act 096-1496, the Taxpayer Accountability and…