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Experienced New York Estate Probate Lawyer - Natalia A. Sishodia

July 17, 2024 Natalia A. Sishodia Season 3 Episode 247
Experienced New York Estate Probate Lawyer - Natalia A. Sishodia
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Experienced New York Estate Probate Lawyer - Natalia A. Sishodia
Jul 17, 2024 Season 3 Episode 247
Natalia A. Sishodia

From Sishodia PLLC - In this episode, we explore "Experienced New York Estate Probate Lawyer" and the intricacies of the probate process in New York. The probate process involves transferring property from a decedent to their heirs, a procedure managed by the Surrogate’s Court. We'll discuss the roles of key individuals, such as the testator, executor, and beneficiaries, and how essential documents like the Will and letters testamentary guide the process. Our goal is to provide clarity on how to navigate this often lengthy and complex procedure.

Listeners will gain insight into the importance of validating a Will and ensuring it passes the authentication process conducted by the Surrogate’s Court. We will cover the steps of filing a petition, sending notices to heirs and creditors, taking an inventory of assets, and paying off any debts. Understanding the difference between probate and non-probate assets, such as real estate and retirement accounts, is crucial for efficient estate administration.

The episode also delves into the consequences of dying intestate (without a Will) and how New York’s intestacy laws determine the distribution of an estate in such cases. We will explain the responsibilities of the court-appointed administrator and the importance of kinship hearings in ensuring rightful heirs receive their due inheritance. For those managing estates with out-of-state assets, the process of ancillary probate is essential to ensure comprehensive estate settlement.

Finally, we'll highlight the benefits of working with a skilled New York estate probate lawyer. From assisting the executor in fulfilling their duties to creating trusts and Wills that can bypass probate altogether, an attorney can make the process more efficient and less stressful. At Sishodia PLLC, we are dedicated to providing quality legal assistance to our clients, ensuring that a decedent’s estate is handled with care and respect. Contact us today at (833) 616-4646 to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.

Sishodia PLLC | Real Estate Attorney and Estate Planning Lawyer

600 3rd Ave 2nd floor, New York, NY 10016, United States

(833) 616-4646

https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12450537318741950980

Show Notes

From Sishodia PLLC - In this episode, we explore "Experienced New York Estate Probate Lawyer" and the intricacies of the probate process in New York. The probate process involves transferring property from a decedent to their heirs, a procedure managed by the Surrogate’s Court. We'll discuss the roles of key individuals, such as the testator, executor, and beneficiaries, and how essential documents like the Will and letters testamentary guide the process. Our goal is to provide clarity on how to navigate this often lengthy and complex procedure.

Listeners will gain insight into the importance of validating a Will and ensuring it passes the authentication process conducted by the Surrogate’s Court. We will cover the steps of filing a petition, sending notices to heirs and creditors, taking an inventory of assets, and paying off any debts. Understanding the difference between probate and non-probate assets, such as real estate and retirement accounts, is crucial for efficient estate administration.

The episode also delves into the consequences of dying intestate (without a Will) and how New York’s intestacy laws determine the distribution of an estate in such cases. We will explain the responsibilities of the court-appointed administrator and the importance of kinship hearings in ensuring rightful heirs receive their due inheritance. For those managing estates with out-of-state assets, the process of ancillary probate is essential to ensure comprehensive estate settlement.

Finally, we'll highlight the benefits of working with a skilled New York estate probate lawyer. From assisting the executor in fulfilling their duties to creating trusts and Wills that can bypass probate altogether, an attorney can make the process more efficient and less stressful. At Sishodia PLLC, we are dedicated to providing quality legal assistance to our clients, ensuring that a decedent’s estate is handled with care and respect. Contact us today at (833) 616-4646 to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help you.

Sishodia PLLC | Real Estate Attorney and Estate Planning Lawyer

600 3rd Ave 2nd floor, New York, NY 10016, United States

(833) 616-4646

https://www.google.com/maps?cid=12450537318741950980