An Executor wanting out may ask to resign, however a resignation is at the discretion of the Surrogate’s Court.

What happens when a person has both a Will and a Revocable Trust?

Client meetings and court appearances have largely shifted from in-person to virtual during COVID-19.

Whether distributees, beneficiaries, or listed as Executors, incarcerated parties both have, and forfeit, certain rights.

The Surrogate’s Court record room contains some real historical treasures with its archive of famous people’s Wills.

A party wishing to contest the relief requested in a Surrogate’s Court proceeding should file written Objections with the Court.