Typically, probating your will is a straightforward process, but sometimes issues can arise especially when a will was executed years ago and witnesses have died or moved, or the attorney who drafted the will and oversaw its execution did not follow industry “best practices.” These issues could create problems for your chosen executor when he/she seeks to probate the will.
The new tax law means it is time to review your estate plan
The new tax law has gotten a lot of media coverage in New York mostly because of the loss of the State and local tax deduction and the end of the “Obamacare” health insurance individual mandate. Less attention is paid to the significant estate and gift tax changes contained in the law. These provisions may … Read more