Archives for May 2021

Like many trusts and estates lawyers, I perform a “ceremony” at the time of a will signing. I gather witnesses together with the client in the same room and then ask the client several...

What is an Ancillary Probate Proceeding? According to New York State law, ancillary probate may be used when a non-domiciliary decedent owns real and/or personal property which needs to be administered in this state...

Many people have heard of wills and trusts, but they might not be aware of the differences between these two useful estate planning tools. A knowledgeable estate planning lawyer can discuss wills, trusts, and...

While it might be difficult for some of us to consider our own mortality, it’s crucial to plan for what should happen to our assets when we pass away. Creating an estate plan is...

Chaves Perlowitz Luftig LLP is pleased to announce the launch of its innovative new website. The updated site connects people with top-rated Manhattan, NY real estate and estate planning lawyers and provides answers to...