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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Conditions That Must Be Met in Order for a Non-Marital Child to Inherit From His Father When 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. -
Court Considers the Best Interests of the Child When Appointing a Guardian for Inherited Property When 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. -
Establishing a Trust to Manage an Inheritance for a Minor It is usually wise to place funds to be inherited by minors or young adults into trusts with particular terms and requirements. Learn more here. -
Antonelli & Antonelli is Open for Business to Guide Clients on Trust and Estate Matters Antonelli & Antonelli is open for business to guide clients on their trust and estate matters. -
Trusts, Estates, and Surrogate's Court Legal Glossary Understanding legal terms of art is a science. View definitions in our trusts, estates, and Surrogate's Court glossary. -
Update On New York State Courts During COVID The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on nearly all areas of New York life, and the court system is no exception. Nevertheless, courts provide truly... -
Samantha Sbrocchi Recognized By Super Lawyers As One of 2021's Rising Stars Congratulations to Antonelli & Antonelli's Samantha Sbrocchi for being recognized by Super Lawyers as one of 2021's Rising Stars. Learn more here. -
Aretha Franklin’s Will Was Found Under Her Couch Cushions?! . . . So Where Should I Keep My Will? Storing your will is nearly as important as getting one done in the first place. If a will is drafted but no one can find it, does it make a difference? -
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.