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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Can I email it to you? Efiling in New York Surrogate's Court and the Fate of Original SignaturesMust attorneys obtain original signatures on court documents before efiling? Yes. Must attorneys physically sign documents filed by the attorney? Sort of.
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Nassau Surrogate Ends One COVID-era ProtocolNassau Surrogate Reilly mandates personal service for court citations starting July 1, 2022, reverting to pre-pandemic procedures in Surrogate's Court.
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Brooklyn Surrogate Suspended, Acting Surrogate AppointedBrooklyn Surrogate Judge Harriet Thompson was suspended for alleged misconduct, impacting Kings County probate and estate cases amid ongoing investigations.
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Finding Grandma’s Money. 11 Places Money Hides After Death—And How to Find ItFrom tomato gardens to mattresses to small Dutch-speaking islands, we hide money in the strangest of places. Click here to learn some of these crazy places.
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Conditions That Must Be Met in Order for a Non-Marital Child to Inherit From His FatherWhen a child's parents are not married to each other, rights of inheritance can be complicated, particularly where the father is concerned. We explain here.
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Court Considers the Best Interests of the Child When Appointing a Guardian for Inherited PropertyWhen a minor's inheritance is worth more than $10,000, the Court must appoint a guardian to manage the assets. Learn about the process for guardianship here.
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Establishing a Trust to Manage an Inheritance for a MinorIt is usually wise to place funds to be inherited by minors or young adults into trusts with particular terms and requirements. Learn more here.
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Antonelli & Antonelli is Open for Business to Guide Clients on Trust and Estate MattersAntonelli & Antonelli remains fully operational during COVID-19, offering remote and in-office legal services. Stay updated on court operations and contact us.
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Trusts, Estates, and Surrogate's Court Legal GlossaryUnderstanding legal terms of art is a science. View definitions in our trusts, estates, and Surrogate's Court glossary. Read the blog for more information!
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Update On New York State Courts During COVIDLearn how New York State courts adapted during COVID-19, including e-filing, virtual appearances, and probate delays. Stay informed with Antonelli & Antonelli