3 Common Mistakes Made by Executors

Being an executor is not as easy a role as one might assume. An executor has to deal with the loss of a loved one while simultaneously trying to get their will implemented and their estate distributed. The whole process involves a lot of legal leg work and documentation; so, it’s actually quite easy to make mistakes along the way. Seeing as when you become an executor you gain legal authority to finalise a person’s Read More

Your Will & Pension: What You Should Know

The will you make should ideally include details for how you would want all your assets to be settled and distributed amongst all your beneficiaries. People will add the different properties they own, the liquid money and valuables they have, and the money they expect to get to be distributed. Most people would expect that money owed to you from your workplace would also end up in the same assets pile, but that’s Read More

For What Reasons Do I Need a Probate Attorney in New York?

In New York, when a loved one dies, their estate, including all bank accounts, investments, assets, and real estate must go through the New York probate process. This process will occur whether the loved one left a will or died without one. Sometimes the probate process is still needed if a trust was not properly created. The process can vary and be rather complex depending on several different factors, such as: • Read More