The number of estates subjected to federal estate taxes will skyrocket next year to an estimated 44,200, compared to just 5,500 estates that were subjected to the estate tax in 2009, The New York Times reported. The estate tax can have an enormous impact and can even force the sale…
In a New York Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Guardianship proceeding, the Court typically appoints a Court Evaluator. The Court Evaluator performs an independent investigation and assists the Court in determining whether a person is incapacitated and who should be appointed as Guardian. The Court Evaluator’s fee is often paid…
The Irish Times recently reported the case of two sisters who donated their multi-million estate to charity, while leaving nothing to their relatives. Proper estate planning in New York is vital to ensuring that your wishes are carried out upon your death. The two sisters were born in Ireland and…