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How can I avoid probate of a will in New York?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

In a recent post I mentioned that the probate of a will in New York may often be delayed if an heir is not provided for in the will. In such a case, the law allows the heir the opportunity … Continue reading →

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My Spouse recently passed away. Do I need to change my deed? What if we owned a cooperative apartment? Must I change my stock certificate?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

When married couples purchase real property in New York State, such as a one-family home or condominium unit, they own it as “tenants-by-the-entirety.” The law provides that when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse is, by operation of law, the … Continue reading →

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What Can Delay Probating a Will in New York?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

In a recent post, I discussed the meaning of “Probating a Will” in New York State. If there are no complications, the process will typically result in the Court issuing Letters Testamentary in a few weeks, officially appointing the person … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to “Probate a Will” ?

Posted on February 12, 2012 by George H. Dippel, Attorney at Law

This is a  common question asked by clients.  “Probate” is the process by which the court, which in New York State is called the Surrogate’s Court, determines whether or not a document is a valid Last Will and Testament  of … Continue reading →

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