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Hani Sarji

Hani Sarji

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New York lawyer who cares about people, is fascinated by technology, and is writing his next book, Estate of Confusion: New York.

  Jun 12, 2025

Nudged Into Probate: New York’s Bank Account Proposal Will Lead to More Probate for Unmarried People

New York Assembly Bill A08549-A proposes a major change in how joint bank...

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  Jun 11, 2025

Love, Lies, and Bank Forms: What NY’s Banking Bill Means for Unmarried Couples

Love may be blind, but not banking law. A proposed New York bill would bar unmarried couples from co-owning a bank account—unless they tell the bank they’re married....

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  May 26, 2025

After Pocket: What Survives When Our Apps Die

In May 2025, Mozilla announced the shutdown of Pocket, its renowned content-saving service,...

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  May 24, 2025

The Toothless POA Law: Why Banks Still Reject Valid Statutory Powers of Attorney in New York

New York law requires banks and financial institutions to accept a valid statutory...

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  May 21, 2025

🔑 NY: Sample Petition to Compel the Production and Filing of a Will

When dealing with estate matters, there may be situations where a will is...

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  May 18, 2025

🔑 Why Every NY Will Execution Deserves a Follow-Up Letter (Sample Form)

After a will is properly executed, many lawyers close the file and move...

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  May 04, 2025

🔑 Sample NY Forms: Applications to Dispense with Testimony of Attesting Witnesses

When a will is not accompanied by a self-proving affidavit, the Surrogate’s...

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  May 02, 2025

🔑 NY: When the Court May Dispense with Witness Testimony for Probate

Although many wills in New York are admitted to probate without live testimony—...

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  May 02, 2025

🔑 NY: Understanding the Handwriting Affidavit in Probate Proceedings

Probate proceedings can involve unexpected complications, especially when key individuals are deceased or...

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  May 01, 2025

Proving a Will Without a Self-Proving Affidavit in NY: Lessons from Matter of Lobuono

In New York, a self-proving affidavit is a notarized statement signed by the...

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  May 01, 2025

🔑 Guardianship Termination in New York: A Step Toward Independence

In Matter of Sydney H., 2025 NY Slip Op 50655(U) (Sur Ct,...

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  May 01, 2025

🔑 Resolving Heirs Property Disputes in NY – A Case Study of Estate of Donato v. Estate of Donato

Disputes over inherited property can often lead to complex legal proceedings, especially when...

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