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Whenever I begin to draft a last will and testament, I pay special attention to the strict rules that must be followed so the Surrogate’s Court can recognize it. Failing to adhere to these...

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...

It’s an understatement to say that divorce is a life changing event. Clearly, there are obvious legal challenges which are typically handled through your matrimonial attorney. You might have consulted with a real estate...

New York city will rise again because there is no place like NYC. The pessimists say that the city will never come back. However, one thing the pessimists fail to consider is how much...

Location is an incredibly important factor for buyers when considering their dream home. People tend to value close proximities to their offices, their children’s school, and to their respective social circles. This ultimately means...

It is unquestionable that the forced shutdown by COVID-19 sent devastating shockwaves throughout New York City. While some markets are steadily recovering, the commercial real estate market still has a long way to go...