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NYC Comptroller John Lui’s office did an audit of Kings County Public Administrator’s Office (KCPA) and found KCPA failed to properly carry out its fiduciary responsibilities because it did not act in the best interests of estates, carry out its duties prudently, and comply with statutory rules and regulations. Specifically, KCPA did not implement internal…

1. Plan Ahead: If you are reading this blog, you have already taken the first step to begin the process of Chapter 13 preparation. The more information you have the easier the process will be. More importantly, the more you know the less anxious you will feel as you proceed forward through the legal process…

Even though most people think about wills when they think about estate planning, there are many other tools available which are just as if not more effective to use. One of the most common devices used is called a trust. Essentially, a trust is a device that allows individuals to control the distribution of their…

People may want to control the distribution of their property during their lives or after death through the use of a device known as a trust. Typically, a trust is created for the financial benefit of the person making the trust, a surviving spouse, children, or for a charitable purpose. There are two main types…

Formalities of a Will One of the simplest ways to ensure that a person’s family members are cared for after death is to have a valid will in place. A will is a legal instrument created by a testator—or who the will is made for—which dictates the testator’s wishes upon his death. While New York…

New York City Probate Attorney Jeffrey Weinstein Discusses Will Contests: What they are, Why they Occur, and How to Avoid them Once you have overcome the initial pain of losing a loved one and have made the necessary immediate arrangements ,the next step is to see that the will is properly executed. This process, known…