Dying without a will lets state law decide who inherits Unmarried partners and stepchildren may be left out Surrogate’s court handles wills, estates, trusts and guardianships Most cases involve ...

SYRACUSE, NY – New York residents planning for the future face an important decision when choosing between a living trust and ...

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With 22,170 COVID-19 related deaths in New York, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state is the epicenter of the pandemic. That death toll is expected to have a large impact on the Surrogate’s ...

DYKER HEIGHTS — The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association gathered on Oct. 29 at Mama Rao’s in Dyker Heights for a continuing legal education program titled “Useful Lessons for Practitioners in Surrogate’s ...

Appellate Court Mulls Appeal Aimed at Returning Appointing Authority of Surrogate Clerks to NYS Court Administrators The New York State Office of Court Administration is appealing a trial court ruling ...

Probate is the legal procedure that takes place after a person's death to ensure that their will is valid, their debts are paid, and their assets are properly distributed to their heirs or ...