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Many lawyers deal with Surrogate’s Court only peripherally. Considering that questions about Estates and Surrogate’s Court arise so often, it is worth knowing the basics. Here are the top 10 things worth knowing about Surrogate’s Court….
1. The Surrogate Court Clerk’s offices are broken down into departments:
– Probate (Appointment of a fiduciary when there…
WHO SHOULD MAKE A WILL AND WHY DON’T THEY?
What happens when a person dies without a Will? Contrary to popular misconception, their assets do NOT “go to the State”. Their assets go to “family members” under the State’s laws of intestacy. So, the question any sane person with assets should be asking is “Who…
Sometimes people write down their wishes or give written directions regarding what they want done after they die. Sometimes they even call it a Will.
Will these be considered a Will? NO
Sometimes people who would benefit from such writings ask me, as a lawyer, to bring these writings to the Courts attention. They are…
In the last post I set forth a few “little things” that affect the probate process. These things impact the complexity, timing and expense that may be involved. Here are a few to consider:
1. A Will that is not attorney prepared and/or supervised. Putting aside possible lack of clarity with a non-attorney will, there…
Many lawyers deal with Surrogates Court only peripherally. Questions about Estates and Surrogates Court come up often enough that it is worth knowing the basics. Here are 10 things worth knowing, even if you never set foot in Surrogates Court.
1. The Surrogate Court Clerk’s offices are broken down into departments:
– Probate (Wills and…