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...]
Wife Held in Contempt for Failure to Turn Over Funds Pursuant to Court Order
Surrogate Nelida Malave-Gonzalez sitting in Bronx County recently found a wife in contempt for failure to abide by court orders. A proceeding was brought to find the wife in contempt with regard to her failure to abide by a court Order of April 28, 2010. This court Order required her to turn over $102,395.36 to her husband’s estate. The wife failed … [Read more...]
Wife Waives Her Rights to Inherit From Her Husband in a Prenuptial Agreement
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/FdHhWlHGrKE Elliot S. Schlissel is an elder law attorney. He can be reached at 516-561-6645, 718-350-2802, or by email to schlissel.law@att.net. … [Read more...]
Will Leaving $100,000 to a Cat is Upheld
Charlotte Stafford had three nephews and a cat. She left her cat, Kissiemeouw, $100,000 and she disinherited her three nephews. Nephews Challenge The Will The nephews challenged the will. They claim their aunt did not have the mental competency to make a will. The attorney who drew up the will testified Charlotte Stafford was “very aware and … [Read more...]
A Mother Sought to Inherit From Her Deceased Children
Please click on the link below to watch today's video blog: https://youtu.be/X7m3OJ_ACwU Elliot S. Schlissel is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Elliot and his associate attorneys maintain a sophisticated practice handling numerous estate proceedings each year. He can be reached for a consultation at 1-800-344-6431, … [Read more...]
A Challenge to the Administration of an Estate is Denied: The Latter Marriage Held to be Valid
Surrogate Edward McCarty, III, sitting in Nassau County Surrogate’s Court, recently had a case before him involving issues concerning the validity of a marriage. A man had died and an administration proceeding was brought in the Nassau County Surrogate’s Court. The petitioner in this administration proceeding was named Aquije. She was the … [Read more...]
