One of the greatest gifts we can give our loved ones is an estate plan. Why? Planning can spare your family difficult decisions, can preserve and protect your estate, and can ease the burden for your ...

Probate is the legal process by which a deceased person's estate is settled. This includes validating their will (if any), paying off debts, and distributing assets as per the will or state law if ...

The probate system is “almost universally corrupt,” extracts “unconscionable profits” and is controlled by “local party bosses” primarily for grift and political gain. At least that’s how Norman Dacey ...

When it comes to retirement, it’s not just about having enough to live comfortably; it’s also about protecting what you’ve worked so hard for and making sure it passes smoothly to your kids. So Emily ...

Wills have long been utilized as a classic estate-planning tool. But it's not enough to write up a will and call it a day. Once someone with a will passes away, a court needs to validate it via a ...

This program is an introduction to the probate process in NYS and will include a review of the probate process, requirements, forms and pre-mortem preparation. There will also be a brief discussion of ...