Our Probate Blog
After the death of a family member, many important matters need to be managed. In New York, every estate must go through Surrogate’s Court, and it’s crucial to know your rights as either an executor or a beneficiary. Find helpful information and perspective from the lawyers at Antonelli & Antonelli on this blog.
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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. -
Anatomy of a Probate Proceeding Attorney's description of a sample probate proceeding in New York State Surrogate's Court. -
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... -
All of this will be yours but 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. -
Probate Assets vs. Non-Probate Assets Probate (or Estate Administration where there is no Last Will & Testament) refers to the process whereby an estate representative is appointed... -
NY and NJ Unclaimed Funds and Abandoned Property Why 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. -
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. -
Estate of Levity: And she was fair as is the rose in May After a 48 year tumultuous marriage to Sayde Marks, Jack Benny died in the winter of 1974. Every day from Jack’s funeral until the day she died... -
Estate of Levity: Holographic Wills George Harris was a Canadian farmer when he died in a tractor accident in 1948. When friends went back to the scene of the accident days later... -
Daniel Antonelli Named "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Super Lawyers Magazine recently released its annual list of “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars.” The New York Metro 2014 list included Daniel Antonelli...