Fraudulent transfers have become a growing concern in Surrogate’s Court, the specialized court that deals with matters relating to estates and the distribution of property after a person’s death. As individuals seek to take advantage of the vulnerability of beneficiaries…
The New York Surrogate’s Court plays a significant role in overseeing the administration of estates, including those of deceased persons and incapacitated individuals. One of the critical responsibilities of the court is to ensure that estate fiduciaries, such as executors…
In New York, like many other states, a Last Will & Testament is a legal document outlining how an individual’s assets will be distributed after their death. While the creation of a will is usually a well-intentioned effort to make…
The Surrogate’s Court plays a crucial role in handling matters relating to the administration of estates and trusts, including the supervision of fiduciaries. A fiduciary is a person or entity entrusted with the responsibility of managing someone else’s property or…
Consanguinity is a term that refers to the degree of blood relation between two individuals. It originates from the Latin words ‘con’ meaning ‘together’ and ‘sanguis’ meaning ‘blood’. In this article, we will delve into the concept of degrees of…