Losing a loved one is never easy—especially when you’ve been tasked with settling their estate. Follow our blog to learn more about the New York probate, estate, and trust administration process, then contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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🎧Podcast: What Happens to Bills and Debts After Someone Dies?Learn what happens to debt after someone dies, how executors handle bills, who is responsible, and how probate affects access to funds. Clear guidance from an estate planning attorney.
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York? Key Risks for FamiliesWhat are the risks of not having a will in New York? Learn intestacy rules, probate delays, costs, and Brooklyn-focused steps to protect your family now.
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Understanding How to Contest a Will in New York: A Practical Guide from an NYC Estate LawyerLearn what is the legal process of contesting a will in New York, including valid grounds, NYC court steps, timelines, costs, and real case lessons for families
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🎧Podcast: How to Leave an Inheritance Without Enabling AddictionWorried an inheritance could enable a child or grandchild’s addiction? Learn the risks of leaving money outright and estate planning options like milestone-based trust distributions, third-party trustees, and special needs trusts.
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🎧Podcast: Privacy-Focused Estate Planning Tools with Ted AlatsasExplore Episode 096 with Ted Alatsas on privacy-focused estate planning — learn trust strategies to protect your financial information and family legacy.
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Common Executor Mistakes That Could Derail Your Estate PlanServing as an Executor has multiple responsibilities. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes executors make and how to choose the right probate lawyer.
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How do Brooklyn families typically handle probate when a loved one passes away without a will?Learn how Brooklyn families navigate probate without a will, covering Surrogate's Court, intestacy laws, debts, and asset distribution.
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What to Do if You've Been Named Executor of a New York EstateNamed an executor in Brooklyn? Here's what you need to know about probate, responsibilities, and how Alatsas Law Firm can help.
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York?Dying without a will in New York means state law decides who inherits your estate. Learn how intestacy laws impact Brooklyn families and how to plan ahead.
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Navigating Probate Horror Stories: Lessons from Brooklyn Estate Case ExamplesExplore real-life probate horror stories and estate planning case studies. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and safeguard your assets for future generations.
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What Is the Role of an Executor in Probate in Brooklyn, NY?Learn the role of an executor during probate in Brooklyn, New York. Understand their legal duties and responsibilitiess.
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Planning for Probate? Start with These Essential Legal Services for Brooklyn FamiliesPlanning for probate in Brooklyn? Learn how wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and elder law work together to protect your estate and your loved ones.