By Colin Carter | December 21, 2020
2020 delivered a crossroads of crises that begged the question for many who are fortunate enough to ask: What more can I do to help?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Amy Neifeld Shkedy and Rebecca Rosenberger Smolen | December 21, 2020
As pets have come into so many more households and have become part of so many families, it is possible that these pets will outlive their family members. Consideration should be given as to who will care for one's pets if that happens.
By Jane Wester | December 16, 2020
The New York State Bar Association advocated for a decade to get an update of the law governing power of attorney procedures, which offers some flexibility on wording.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Jennifer L. Fox | December 15, 2020
The United States just experienced a historic election amid a worldwide pandemic. The election was filled with anticipation, confusion, and delays. One thing we can try to predict, however, is how the election may affect estate and gift tax, based on the new administration's proposed tax plan.
By Raychel Lean | December 10, 2020
It's a case that clarifies the rights of surviving relatives, as the appellate panel found that if they over burial or cremation each side should be able to present evidence so a judge can decipher the decedent's actual wishes.
By Catherine Wilson | December 7, 2020
A bid to gain control of two family-owned companies required success in two probate cases.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilene Sherwyn Cooper | December 4, 2020
Recent opinions addressed to the issues surrounding the appointment and removal of a fiduciary are examined by Ilene Sherwyn Cooper in this month's edition of her Trusts and Estates Update.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | November 23, 2020
In his Tax Tips column, Sidney Kess writes that numerous tax law changes from recent legislation, including the SECURE Act and the CARES Act, may influence last-minute actions.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Janie Byalik | November 11, 2020
Simply put, holding that a fiancé's death is akin to the voluntary termination of an engagement defies logic, and does not comport with the traditional and historical view concerning the symbolic nature of an engagement ring.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Raymond Radigan and Lois Bladykas | October 30, 2020
In their Trusts & Estates Law column, Raymond Radigan and Lois Bladykas address an important question for account owners and their estate planning attorneys: Is the account in question truly a joint account, or is it merely a convenience account? While this may appear to be a simple question, this issue is ripe for litigation and frequently plays out in the courts after one of the account owners passes away.
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