What happens if you die with no will in New York? You may assume that without a will, everything takes care of itself. It’s true that New York law will enter the picture, but the default outcome may not align with your expectations. Understanding Intestacy Dying without a will means dying intestate. When that happens, […]
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Does the Court Appoint an Estate Executor?
When a person passes away in New York, someone must step in to handle their financial and legal affairs. Bills need to be paid, assets must be gathered, and property must eventually be distributed to heirs. The person in charge of this process is called an executor or, if no will exists, an administrator. Because […]
Deceased Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Had No Estate Plan
Sometimes you can learn lessons from the estate planning mistakes that have been made by other people. As estate planning attorneys, we speak to a lot of surviving family members that tell us stories, but laypeople do not have the same sources of insight. However, when a high profile person passes away, the press will […]
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