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Jun 12, 2025
New York Assembly Bill A08549-A proposes a major change in how joint bank...
Jun 11, 2025
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....
May 24, 2025
New York law requires banks and financial institutions to accept a valid statutory...
May 21, 2025
When dealing with estate matters, there may be situations where a will is...
May 18, 2025
After a will is properly executed, many lawyers close the file and move...
May 04, 2025
When a will is not accompanied by a self-proving affidavit, the Surrogate’s...
May 02, 2025
Although many wills in New York are admitted to probate without live testimony—...
May 02, 2025
Probate proceedings can involve unexpected complications, especially when key individuals are deceased or...
May 01, 2025
In New York, a self-proving affidavit is a notarized statement signed by the...
May 01, 2025
In Matter of Sydney H., 2025 NY Slip Op 50655(U) (Sur Ct,...
May 01, 2025
Disputes over inherited property can often lead to complex legal proceedings, especially when...
May 01, 2025
In New York, a surviving spouse has a statutory right to claim an...