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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Estate of Levity: And she was fair as is the rose in MayJack Benny’s will ensured his wife Sayde Marks received a single red rose every day after his death, a lasting symbol of love until her own passing.
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Estate of Levity: Holographic WillsIn 1948, Canadian farmer Cecil George Harris left a will scratched on his tractor fender after a fatal accident—a rare example of a holographic will.
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Estate of Levity: Me and Bobby McGeeJanis Joplin’s will included a unique clause: funds for a farewell party so friends could celebrate her life and say goodbye after her passing. Read more!
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File the Right Government Forms After a Name ChangeFind out what forms you may need to file for tax purposes after a name change due to marriage, divorce, or adoption and learn what helpful links you may use.
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Daniel Antonelli Installed as Brooklyn Bar TrusteeDaniel Antonelli was installed as Trustee of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Board, Class of 2018, following his May 2015 election at the annual meeting.
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Estate of Levity: Up In SmokeSamuel Bratt drafted a will as a tool of revenge. Throughout his marriage, he was never allowed to partake in his favorite pastime - smoking cigars.
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Daniel Antonelli Named “Rising Star” by Super LawyersDaniel Antonelli was named a Rising Star in the 2014 New York Metro list by Super Lawyers, honoring his estate planning and probate work.
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Changes to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax for 2014The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 permanently extended the federal estate, gift, and generation-skipping tax exemptions to $5 million per person.
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Daniel Antonelli Again Selected by Super Lawyers as Rising StarSuper Lawyers named Daniel Antonelli a Rising Star for the second year, placing him among just 2.5% of New York attorneys in estate planning and probate.
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Daniel Antonelli named 2017 Rising Stars againFor the third year in a row, Super Lawyers has named Daniel Antonelli a Rising Star. This puts Daniel in a select group of only 2.5% of all New York lawyers.