, February 21, 2026
, February 21, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
In terrorem clauses—often called no‑contest clauses—are provisions in estate planning...
Feb 18, 2026
In a February 2026 decision,[1] the New York County Surrogate’s Court...
Feb 16, 2026
In terrorem clauses are not always enforced in New York. Although New York...
Feb 16, 2026
An in terrorem clause does not prevent all involvement with an estate plan....
Feb 09, 2026
As of early 2026, only a small minority of U.S. jurisdictions have...
Jan 30, 2026
What this post covers: How a surviving spouse exercises the right of election...
Jan 30, 2026
22 NYCRR Section 207.20 governs the Inventory of Assets that must be...
Jan 28, 2026
SCPA 2102(1) limits relief to petitioners with standing—those who qualify as...
Jan 28, 2026
Beneficiaries often assume that if a will directs a fiduciary to sell an...
Jan 23, 2026
For estate planning and administration purposes, intellectual property is treated as a form...
Jan 21, 2026
CPLR § 3103 is the primary mechanism in New York civil practice for regulating...