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  Mar 07, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ Why Courts Distrust Oral Testimony About a Decedents Statements

Courts are often asked to evaluate testimony about what a decedent allegedly said...

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  Feb 28, 2026

MCL 700.3101 Devolution of Estate at Death; Restrictions

Sec. 3101.Devolution of estate at death; restrictions. An individual's power...

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  Feb 16, 2026

Are In Terrorem Clauses Always Enforced in New York?

In terrorem clauses are not always enforced in New York. Although New York...

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  Feb 16, 2026

When Does an In Terrorem Clause Matter?

An in terrorem clause matters only at certain points in time. The clause...

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  Feb 16, 2026

What an In Terrorem Clause Does Not Do

An in terrorem clause does not prevent all involvement with an estate plan....

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  Jan 30, 2026

22 NYCRR 207.20: Inventory of Assets

22 NYCRR Section 207.20 governs the Inventory of Assets that must be...

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  Jan 28, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ NY SCPA 2102(1): Beneficiary Standing Is Not Defeated by Corporate Form

SCPA 2102(1) limits relief to petitioners with standingโ€”those who qualify as...

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  Jan 28, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ NY: Courts Will Not Direct When a Fiduciary Must Sell an Asset

Beneficiaries often assume that if a will directs a fiduciary to sell an...

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  Jan 21, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ Records Created During Administration Must Be Disclosed (Rule + Authority) (New York)

This rule governs access to records created during fiduciary administration, even when a...

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  Jan 21, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ Decedent-Owned Records Are Not Fiduciary Property (Rule + Authority) (New York)

This rule governs who owns records that belonged to a decedent after death,...

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  Jan 16, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ NY: Partnership Interests Passing at Death by Agreement (Rule + Authority)

In New York, partners may agree that a partner's interest will...

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  Jan 12, 2026

๐Ÿ”‘ How to List a Homeless Persons Address in a New York Probate Petition

A recurring practical problem in estate administration arises when a beneficiary or distributee...

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