Our Estate Litigation Blog
Moving forward after the death of a loved can be made even more difficult when those entrusted to carry out last wishes fail in that duty. Whether you are a beneficiary concerned about the estate being properly managed or an executor who wants to protect himself, our helpful blog posts offer the latest information and resources.
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The 5 Worst Things an Executor Can Do Estate fiduciaries, such as executors and administrators, wield tremendous power. They are entrusted with managing the estate of a person who passed away. -
Estate of Levity: Who is the Richest Game Show Host Ever? The passing of Alex Trebek this past fall got us thinking about the talk show industry. He did what he loved right until the end, even while battling cancer. -
We Can Work It Out: Litigating A Beatle’s Estate (Part II – George Harrison) In the case of the quiet Beatle George Harrison, the property at issue consisted of a guitar and stationery signed by Harrison in his final days. -
We Can Work It Out: Litigating A Beatle’s Estate The Beatles are best known for the impact their music had on the world, yet they leave another legacy, as the group’s two deceased members’ estates would end... -
You Just HAD to Say It: NY Wills Must Be "Published" When executing a will, you have to say it—that it’s your will and that you want the witnesses to acknowledge your signature. -
Estate of Levity: The man who left his wife one shilling Brief old time story of a husband who tries to cut his wife out of his will by leaving her a single shilling, which is used to explain the spousal elective... -
Estate of Levity: All of this will be yours – as long as you don’t grow a mustache. Sometimes testators attempt to exert their influence on their heirs from the grave. Click here to learn more by visiting our website. -
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... -
Daniel Antonelli Receives Distinguished Service Award From Brooklyn Bar Daniel Antonelli was honored with the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award. Each year, the Association recognizes attorneys... -
Estate of Levity: Houdini’s strange last wish Brief story of the last wishes of famed Harry Houdini. Harry Houdini (1926), Last Wish: That his wife hold an annual seance so he could reveal himself to her.