Regina Kiperman, Esq., RK Law PC

Regina Kiperman, Esq., RK Law PC Experienced NYC Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts), Probate, Guardianship, & Estate Litigation Lawyers

Regina Kiperman, Esq., RK Law PC leverages over two decades of experience to provide insightful counsel in probate, estate planning, guardianship, estate litigation, elder law, and related matters. Based in Manhattan, the firm assists with probate, estate administration, guardianship, and complex estate litigation (Will Contests, Removal Proceedings, Turnover Proceedings). RK Law PC empowers you to proactively plan for your future, focusing on wealth accumulation, and safeguard family assets.

06/02/2026

A pet trust is a legal arrangement that
lets you set aside money and instructions
to care for your pet if you become unable
to do so (due to death, illness, or
incapacity).

They don’t even have to be a state dog
spelling bee champ either.


Just because someone is elderly, ill, or diagnosed with dementia does NOT automatically mean they lacked the legal capac...
06/01/2026

Just because someone is elderly, ill, or diagnosed with dementia does NOT automatically mean they lacked the legal capacity to sign a Will in New York.
In probate litigation, courts focus on whether the person understood:

• They were signing a Will
• The nature of their assets
• Who their natural heirs were

But even when capacity exists, vulnerable individuals may still be susceptible to undue influence from caregivers, relatives, or others in positions of trust.
Will contests involving testamentary capacity and undue influence are highly fact-specific and often depend on medical records, witness testimony, and the circumstances surrounding the ex*****on of the Will.

Learn More: https://rklawny.com/capacity-to-execute-a-will-in-new-york/

Join us June 10th from 1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. for the New York City Bar CLE program “Defensive Estate Planning”.This progr...
05/29/2026

Join us June 10th from 1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. for the New York City Bar CLE program “Defensive Estate Planning”.

This program offers practical guidance on defensive estate planning strategies designed to help clients minimize risk, protect their intentions, and avoid costly estate and guardianship litigation.

Register Here: https://www.nycbar.org/cle-offerings/defensive-estate-planning/

05/28/2026

Aaaand the E-Mails sweep…

Is there a single person who would choose the phone?

05/27/2026

No matter how hectic life gets, we'll always take your call

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸We honor their m...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

We honor their memory, and we extend our gratitude to the families who carry that sacrifice with them always.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

A dementia diagnosis does NOT automatically invalidate a Will in New York.New York courts also recognize the concept of ...
05/22/2026

A dementia diagnosis does NOT automatically invalidate a Will in New York.

New York courts also recognize the concept of a “lucid interval”: a temporary period of mental clarity in someone who may otherwise suffer from dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or cognitive decline.

That means a person may still have the legal capacity to sign a valid Will during a moment of clarity, even if medical records show ongoing impairment.

In these cases, courts closely examine:

• Testimony from the drafting attorney
• Witness observations during signing
• Medical records and expert opinions
• The timing and circumstances of ex*****on

Learn More: https://rklawny.com/lucid-intervals-in-will-ex*****on/

05/21/2026

Unclaimed funds (also called unclaimed property) are money or financial assets that belong to you but are being held by a business, bank, or government agency because they couldn’t find you.

Common examples:

Forgotten bank accounts
Uncashed checks (paychecks, refunds, insurance payments)
Utility deposits
Stock dividends or investment accounts
Life insurance payouts
Tax refunds

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05/19/2026

The weekly "celebrity family members" caller.

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