Why does the Surrogate Court impose bond requirements on its fiduciaries?The Surrogate’s Court is responsible for overseeing the affairs of decedent’s, including administration of estates, trusts, and...
What does an Executor do?An Executor is an important part of your estate as a fiduciary who is in charge of collecting your assets, paying taxes and debts, and...
How are Executors and Administrators appointed?In New York, you either have an estate plan or the state has one for you through an administration proceeding, which can have adverse...
How can I help my executor to best handle my estate?You can help your executor handle your estate by keeping the original Will, deeds, partnership documents, insurance policies, and other...