Author Archives: George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

About George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

George H. Dippel has been practicing law for over 30 years. He is a graduate of Cornell Law School and a former partner at the law firm of Rivkin Radler in their real estate/banking department. Mr. Dippel opened his own law offices in 1993 in Bayside, Queens, New York. Mr. Dippel has assisted thousands of clients throughout Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island and Westchester with their wills, probate, trusts, real estate and business matters. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Dippel has taught real estate courses in Long Island University’s paralegal program. He is also a licensed real estate instructor and has taught real estate licensing courses in the New York Metropolitan area. Mr. Dippel is admitted to practice in all New York State Courts and the Federal Eastern and Southern District Courts.

How do I add someone to the deed of my New York home?

Posted on May 3, 2017 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

There are many reasons you may want to add someone to the title of your home.  You may have just gotten married or re-married and now wish to add your new spouse as a joint owner.  Or you may want … Continue reading →

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Can I apply for a larger mortgage than in my contract to buy my NY home?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

Most people will obtain financing when purchasing their home, whether it’s a co-op, condominium or a one or two-family home.  In such a case the contract of sale will contain a provision making the sale contingent on the purchaser obtaining … Continue reading →

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Do I need to close on the closing date in my contract to purchase a home in New York City?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

I am often asked this question by my clients who are either buying or selling a home, cooperative apartment or condominium unit.  The standard residential contract of sale used by attorneys in the New York Metropolitan area will state that … Continue reading →

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Should I make a Subchapter S election for my New York Corporation?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

If you have formed a New York corporation through which you intend to conduct your new business, you should consider making a Subchapter S election.  If you timely make such an election under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code … Continue reading →

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Should I agree to be the executor of my friend’s New York will?

Posted on July 10, 2015 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

At some point you may be asked if you would be willing to be named an executor in a friend or family member’s last will and testament.  The first thought that may pop into your mind is “If I say … Continue reading →

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Do I need to file income tax returns as the Executor of a New York Estate?

Posted on March 5, 2015 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

Understandably I am often asked this question as April 15th approaches.  If a decedent’s estate has earned more than $600 in income during the tax year, the executor or administrator needs to file both Federal and New York State fiduciary … Continue reading →

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How does an Executor or Administrator settle a New York Estate?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

One of the first questions I hear from clients who have been appointed an executor or administrator is “How do I finalize or settle this estate?”  After the fiduciary, (i.e., an executor or administrator) of a New York estate has … Continue reading →

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How can I administer a New York estate during a will contest?

Posted on June 30, 2014 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

In a proceeding to probate a will in New York State, all the heirs of the deceased testator must consent to the will being admitted to probate or be served with a citation.  The citation advises the heir that a … Continue reading →

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What are the duties of an Executor of a New York Will?

Posted on May 15, 2014 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

One of the most important decisions you will make when preparing your last will and testament is your choice of an Executor. An Executor is the person(s) or entity such as a trust company, who is responsible for seeing that … Continue reading →

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Am I Entitled to a Fee for Being Appointed an Executor of a New York Will?

Posted on January 20, 2014 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

Executors of New York estates (and Administrators appointed when a person dies intestate, i.e. without a will) are entitled to receive a fee, called “commissions” to compensate them for their services provided to the estate. The law provides that commissions … Continue reading →

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