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New York Law Journal

Panel Says Seward Heir Lacks Standing in Cole Artwork Dispute

A descendant of William Henry Seward is powerless for now to challenge the proposed sale of a valuable painting given to his historic ancestor by a renowned artist, an appellate court has held.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Testament of Sponholz

Technical Use of Term 'Issue' in Will Does Not Override Decedent's Clear Intent
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Estate Counsel Wins $400K in Fees For Turning Back Litigious Challenge

A New Jersey firm that shepherded an estate through legal challenges that one judge characterized as a "scorched earth campaign" will be rewarded for its efforts in the sum of $397,000.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Estate of Andrews, PICS Case No. 14-0874 (Pa. Super. May 29, 2014) Bowes, J. (17 pages).

Removal of Executrix • Conflict of Interest
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Estate of Navarra, PICS Case No. 14-0885 (C.P. Lawrence May 14, 2014) Hodge, J. (6 pages).

Tenancy by the Entirety • Declaratory Judgment
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Estate of Robbins v. Lorraine

Executor Permitted Substitution as Estate's Personal Representative Nunc Pro Tunc
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Transfers of Tangible Property: Look Out for Sales Tax

David A. Handler and Andrew S. Katzenberg write that assets such as art and jewelry, which a client may have been more willing to part with than cash or securities, may now have lost much of their shine when used in estate planning transfer techniques due to a recent Department of Taxation and Finance advisory opinion.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Appellate Review and Impact on Surrogate's Court Practice

In her Trusts and Estates Update, Ilene Sherwyn Cooper writes: From the validity of releases, to spousal status, to the discovery of personal income tax returns, the Appellate Divisions of each of the judicial departments have recently provided useful instruction on matters impacting Surrogate's Court practice.
13 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Small Firms Learn to Co-exist With Online Legal Services

As certain legal services have become increasingly commoditized by do-it-yourself websites like LegalZoom.com and RocketLawyer.com, some small and solo practitioners have wondered whether the phenomenon is just one more thing they must contend with in an already difficult market.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

In re Estate of O'Levich, PICS Case No. 14-0841 (C.P. Monroe April 28, 2014) Williamson, J. (5 pages).

Formal Accounting • Sanctions • Attorney Fees
2 minute read

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