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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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...
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Inheritance by Minors – GuardianshipsIn the context of probate and estate administration, when an infant (defined as a person less than 18 years of age) is to receive more than $10,000.00 as...
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Is it true that you pay taxes even after you die?There are three types of taxes your estate may owe, says NY Attorney Daniel Antonelli in this short video. And sometimes, the situation can get complicated.
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Probate Assets vs. Non-Probate AssetsProbate (or Estate Administration where there is no Last Will & Testament) refers to the process whereby an estate representative is appointed...
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Settle Your Tax Debt for a Fraction of the Amount OwedIRS is offering the Offer in Compromise program to qualifying individuals and businesses to settle their tax debts for a fraction of the amount owed.
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How to Get Unclaimed Funds or Abandoned Property in New York and New JerseyWhy is some property unclaimed or abandoned? How can you claim it in NY or NJ? Do you need a lawyer? Find out these answers and more here.
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts – What’s the Difference?What is the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts? There are different ideal situations when you'd use each. Learn more.
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Daniel Antonelli Receives Distinguished Service Award From Brooklyn BarDaniel Antonelli was honored with the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award. Each year, the Association recognizes attorneys...
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Estate of Levity: Gene Roddenberry – Ashes to ashes and out into space …Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, requested that his body be sent into space after his death.
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Estate Planning with Life InsuranceDiscussion of the use of an irrevocable life insurance trust as an estate planning technique within the broader context of a comprehensive estate plan.