Posts in 2011

Dec 30 Estate Planning is Crucial for LGBT Community in New York

Elder law and estate planning are important to many New York residents. These topics are for everyone, regardless of sexual ...

Dec 16 Estate Planning Tax Tips that May Be a Limited Time Offer

New York residents with significant assets or accumulated wealth may want to take advantage of current tax breaks when it comes to ...

Dec 11 Estate of Wealthy Heiress in Will Contest

On May 24, 2011, a wealthy and reclusive New York millionaire passed away leaving behind a $400 million estate. However, many ...

Nov 26 Probate Litigation Over $1 home May Loom for Joe Paterno's Heirs

A brewing probate dispute may be of interest to many New York. It involves former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno who is, at age 84, ...

Nov 20 Estate Planning for the Family Farm Can Be Complicated

Before the Industrial Revolution took full swing in New York, farm inheritances were simple. The family business got passed down ...

Nov 04 Portability May Complicate Estate Planning

While the new "portability" provision in estate tax law is considered a plus for many married couples in New York and elsewhere, ...