Gotham Networking – Long Island Legal Group Meeting
On June 16th, The Long Island Legal Group Meeting will hold a hybrid event. Vincent J. Russo and Crysti Farra will present "What Every Personal Injury Attorney Needs to Know about SSD & SSI"
Are Gifts Made During My Lifetime Includible In My Estate For Estate Tax Purposes?
The answer to the question “Are gifts made during my lifetime includible in my estate for estate tax purposes?” depends on several factors. Federal For purposes of the Federal Estate Tax, yes, any taxable gifts you make during your…
What are Letters Testamentary?
Sometimes when a loved one passes away, an individual who believes he or she inherited assets from the decedent will be told at a bank or financial institution that they will need “Letters Testamentary” in order to collect those assets.…
Who Has The Right To Control What Happens To My Body When I Die?
The short, but perhaps not so obvious answer to the question “Who has the right to determine what happens to my body when I die?” is, YOU – provided you planned ahead of time. We advise many of our…
Do I need a death certificate to probate a Will?
The practical answer to the question “Do I need a death certificate to probate a will?” is yes. In a practical sense, the Surrogate’s Court generally requires a death certificate in order to probate a Will, as it needs the…
What Happens If The Executor In My Will Dies First?
If the nominated Executor in your Last Will and Testament dies, then you should meet with an experienced estate planning attorney to review and possibly update your will to account for the loss. If you do not update your Will,…