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04/09/2026

Online Information About the Surrogate’s Courts in New York (1/27) — https://t.ly/LZmOU

It’s more than just the records. There is abundant good information about the Court's operations and rules.

{4 minutes to read}  As a Trusts and Estates Attorney, I frequently appear in the Surrogate’s Court, whether I’m there to offer a Will for probate, have an Administrator appointed when someone dies without a Will, deal with a contested accounting between beneficiaries and the Executor, or hand...

02/26/2026

What New Yorkers Need to Know About the New Estate Tax Exemption Amounts — https://t.ly/PkmOO

If you have a large enough Estate to merit paying Estate taxes….

{4 Minutes to Read} As a Trusts and Estates attorney, I frequently represent individuals preparing Wills, Trusts, and other estate planning documents (Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy, Living Will, Funeral Directives). These are incredibly personalized documents that ensure all of a client’s wi...

02/20/2026

What Sort of Records Should New York Executors Maintain? — https://t.ly/nkKmq

Good and diligent bookkeeping makes an Executor's job easier in the long run!

02/03/2026

Appearing on the Calendar in the New York Surrogate’s Court — https://t.ly/jUUv3

Surrogate’s Court appearances can feel confusing if you don’t know what to expect. Process Calendars and Motion Calendars serve very different purposes—and understanding the difference can make court day far less stressful.

{4 minutes to read}  As a Trust and Estates attorney, I frequently appear in the Surrogate’s Court in the various counties of New York City and its immediate suburbs. As someone who appears in Surrogate’s Court very frequently, over the years, I’ve become familiar with the different ways that...

01/13/2026

What Rights Do Beneficiaries of NY Estates Have When the Nominated Executor Fails to Offer the Will for Probate? — https://t.ly/ImOxe

The Nominated Executor Should Really, Sh or Get Off the Pot. . .

12/22/2025

What Happens When A New Yorker Dies Owning Fi****ms?

There are rules. Lots and lots of rules! — https://t.ly/EIvZ6

10/01/2025

Contents of New York Surrogate’s Court Petition

Sometimes a checklist is helpful. — https://t.ly/HQqTf

09/19/2025

New York Executors with Conflicts of Interest

Is this an automatic disqualification? — https://t.ly/XAE59

04/16/2025

What if I Cannot Afford the Filing Fees in the New York Surrogate’s Court?

Help is available! — https://t.ly/62X0g

04/03/2025

Should New Yorkers Leave Their Wills with Their Attorneys?

Maybe . . . but there are certainly other options, too! — https://t.ly/OsbYT

03/03/2025

Selecting Trustees of Testamentary Trusts: What New Yorkers Need to Know

There are lots and lots of choices but selecting the right Trustee requires some thought… — https://t.ly/7CXHs