On today's video Elliot discusses Medicaid Planning and other long term issues. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: What’s Involved in Preparing A Will in New York?
Elliot Schlissel discusses what is involved in preparing a will in New York. … [Read more...]
Walk Through of Decedent’s Home To Discover Assets Denied
A petition was brought to Gutierrez before Surrogate Rita Mella in the Surrogate’s Court of New York County. Gutierrez claimed he had personal possessions which were in the home of the decedent at the time of decedent’s death. The executor, Berlin, a sister of decedent asked the court to dismiss this discovery petition. The decedent had left a … [Read more...]
What is Intestacy?
To watch today's video blog, please click on the link below: https://youtu.be/KkunAMO6eA0 Elliot S. Schlissel drafts wills and trusts and aids his clients in all aspects of estate planning. Elliot handles estate litigation, including issues where a person has died without a will. He and his associates have more than 100 years of combined … [Read more...]
What is Medicaid?
Medicaid is a program which was enacted by Congress in 1965. The purpose of the program was to assist Americans who did not have the financial ability to obtain medical insurance on their own. Contributions are made by federal and local government to fund the program. Medicaid provides a variety of benefits. Among the many benefits provided are … [Read more...]
What is Needed During a Probate Proceeding?
A probate proceeding is a proceeding brought to see to it that a Will is accepted as being valid by the Surrogate Court in New York State. The best way to start a probate proceeding is to visit several attorneys and hire an experienced, dedicated estate lawyer. Make sure when you hire this lawyer, that he or she has been doing this for a minimum of … [Read more...]
What is Probate?
Probating a will means bringing an action in the Surrogate's Court in the county where the individual died to establish the validity of a decedent's will. The probate process involves the distribution of the estate assets pursuant to the terms of the Last Will and Testament of the decedent. The probate process in New York is not a simple process. … [Read more...]
When An Executor Hires An Attorney For The Estate
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/VZtg7oPstYo Elliot S. Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has been representing executors in estate administration proceedings for more than 45 years. He and his associates draft wills and trusts, handle estate litigation, … [Read more...]
Accounting’s in Estates
The executor in a will or the administrator, in an intestate proceeding, has to fiduciary responsibilities. These responsibilities involve fairly and accurately handling all financial matters regarding the estate. In situations where a beneficiary of the estate has questions concerning the accumulation of assets and the distribution of the assets … [Read more...]
Accounting Proceedings Regarding Estates
In the State of New York the executor named in the will or the administrator of an intestate estate (someone who died without a will) has an obligation to organize and collect all of the estate's assets. Thereafter the executor or administrator acting as fiduciary pays the bills and expenses of the estate and distributes the net estate to the … [Read more...]
