The laws in New York protect spouses in estate cases. New York has a very specific law to protect a spouse's inheritance rights. The law in New York allows a spouse to have what is called an "elective share". The elective share in the spouse's estate is the greater of $50,000.00 or one-third (1/3rd) of the estate. This elective share takes into … [Read more...]
Prosecutor Investigating Reclusive Heiress’s Fortune
Ms. Huguettem Clark owns a 52-acre estate in New Canaan, Connecticut. The estate has been unoccupied for more than twenty years. During this entire period, Ms. Clark has been residing in a hospital. She has been active in the society pages of various newspapers and has made many charitable contributions. Ms. Clark in now 104 years of age. … [Read more...]
