, January 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Beneficiaries often assume that if a will directs a fiduciary to sell an...
Jan 11, 2026
Under New York law, real property is not automatically liquidated as part of...
Jan 10, 2026
SCPA 2102 is one of the “miscellaneous proceedings” in New York Surrogate’s...
Jan 07, 2026
Many New York wills include a broad "power of sale" clause,...
Jan 04, 2026
Equitable conversion in New York is the doctrine that, when a will contains...
Jan 04, 2026
Equitable conversion is a powerful doctrine—but it is also a limited one....
Jan 04, 2026
When a New York will contemplates the sale of real property, the difference...
Jan 03, 2026
If a will mandates (directs) an executor to sell the decedent’s real...
Jul 13, 2025
The prudent investor standard has long been a cornerstone of fiduciary responsibility, guiding...
Feb 21, 2025
When administering a wholly charitable testamentary trust, executors and trustees must navigate both...
Sep 04, 2024
Case gives vivid analogy to highlight the delicate balance between fiduciary authority and judicial oversight....