Every June, we celebrate National Homeownership Month—a time to recognize the value and impact of owning a home. For many families, a home is far more than just a roof over their heads. It’s the heart of generational legacy. It’s stability. It’s opportunity. And it’s one of the most ...
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Practical Support for a Stressful Time When a loved one passes away, families are often left navigating not just grief—but a complex paper trail of legal, financial, and personal documents. For clients managing probate, one of the most important things they can do early on is get organized. As a ...
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When someone dies without a Will, it’s called dying “intestate,” and their property is distributed according to state law, specifically EPTL 4-1.1 in New York. The distribution depends on the surviving relatives and their relationship to the deceased. These relatives, known as “distributees,” are entitled to the ...
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Over the years we have come across clients who get so overwhelmed with the probate process, the process of validating the will and transferring the assets of a loved one who has passed. This process can be made even more difficult because this is usually a sad time, so we’ve ...
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