If you are an adult sibling who is unhappy with the way your parents’ estate was divided in their will, you may wonder if you have any legal recourse to challenge the will and get a fair share of the inheritance. Indeed, there are grounds for contesting a will in New...
Wills
What must I do to revoke my will under New York law?
In New York, when someone writes a will, it details how they want their property to be distributed and to whom at the time it is written. However, with life changes will likely come a desire to update a will. There could be a divorce, a new marriage, children,...
Understanding a will contest
Often, a will goes through the probate process and the estate is closed without issue. Sometimes, however, the beneficiaries of the will want to challenge it, known as a will contest. If the beneficiaries are unhappy with their share of the deceased person's assets,...
What can you do about unpleasant surprises in a loved one’s will?
While some people in New York enjoy a good surprise, a surprise many do not wish is to find out upon a loved one’s death is that that you are inheriting much less than you expected or have been left out of the will entirely. If this happens you may wish to contest the...