Category Archives: Wills
Who Inherits If An Beneficiary Under A Will Dies Before A Testator In New York?
Updating wills and other estate planning documents is something that should be done often, especially if there are major life changes or if a beneficiary under a will passes away before the testator. If the testator does not make the required changes, the gift may lapse and the property be passed on to others… Read More »
Health Care Proxies And Living Wills In An Estate Plan
An important aspect of estate planning is the planning for health care during the latter stages of life. Some people have some idea of what will happen to them if they need medical care later in life, or rather, they assume that a family member will step up and make the right decisions for… Read More »
Can My Spouse Disinherit Me Under New York Law?
In New York, a spouse cannot entirely be disinherited by his or her spouse. Even in situations where a person makes an express provision in a will that his spouse is not to inherit his property, the surviving spouse is allowed to make an elective share of the deceased person’s estate. Note that when… Read More »
How Do I Make Changes To Or Revoke My Will In New York?
After taking the time to plan your estate and write a will to distribute your assets after your death, you may wish to change the terms of the will or revoke the will completely. There are several ways in which you can revoke your will in New York. Some methods of revocation are more… Read More »
Executing A Will In New York
There are different types of wills that a person can use in order to leave his assets to his heirs. The type of will a person chooses has to be legally valid in order to ensure that it will be honored when the person passes away. While New York allows the use of written… Read More »