Wills

Sep 06, 2024

🔑 NY: Sample Staple Affidavit

In another post, I explained that it is essential to keep staples on...

Sep 06, 2024

NY: Revoke or Amend Beneficiary Designations Through a Will

Yesterday, in Linda Maryanov's Think Tank study group, I learned that...

Aug 31, 2024

🔑 NY: A Will Is Not a Conveyance

Under New York law, a will is not a conveyance. RPL §§ 240(2)...

Aug 15, 2024

🔑 NY: Fiduciaries Have Responsibilities to Decedent's Creditors

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Aug 11, 2024

🔑 When "Clear and Definite," Testator's Intent Is Found In Words Used

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Aug 11, 2024

🔑 NY: A Court Cannot Change "Clear and Definite" Words

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Aug 09, 2024

🔑 NY: Plain Meaning of Words Trump Canons of Construction

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Charitable Giving

Oct 18, 2023

🔑 Entire Estate Going to Charity: Can Charity Be Executor Under New York Law?

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Estate Planning

Sep 17, 2023

What Is the Art of Estate Planning and Will Drafting?

In New York Will Drafting - Fundamentals, Carl T. Baker locates the art...

New York

Jul 24, 2023

🔑 New York: No Requirement that a Will Must Be Dated to Be Duly Executed

New York law does not require the will to be dated. Matter of...

Estate Administration

May 18, 2022

Why a Confirmatory Deed Is Superior to an Executor's Deed for Specifically Devised Property in a Solvent Estate

Thoughts based on rules in New York....

Estate Administration

May 17, 2022

Record Confirmatory Deed for Specific Devise in NY, Suggests Daniel Reiter in Lawline CLE

NY lawyers don't have to rely on an executor's deed for a specific devise. There is a better tool!...

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