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Can Visually Impaired New Yorkers Sign Wills?

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May 23, 2023

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Can the New York Surrogate’s Court Entertain an Estate Proceeding for Someone Who Died Long Ago?

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May 10, 2023

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Who’s Who in the New York Surrogate’s Court?

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April 26, 2023

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I’m Meeting an Attorney to Discuss Writing a Will. What should I bring to the meeting?

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April 5, 2023

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What Is an Estate Plan?

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March 22, 2023

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Why Are People Asking Me For Updated Certificates of Letters Testamentary or Letters of Admin?

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March 8, 2023

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How Do I Get a Transcript of a Surrogate’s Court Proceeding?

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February 22, 2023

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Change The Plan

What Is a Power of Appointment?

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February 7, 2023

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What is a Pour-Over Will?

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January 18, 2023

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Filing Fees in the New York Surrogate’s Court

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January 4, 2023

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What Are 1404 Examinations?

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December 8, 2022

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What happens if I’m a Beneficiary in a Will and My Name has Changed?

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October 19, 2022

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Dead Beneficiaries and Wills

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October 10, 2022

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How Should I Deal with Digital Assets in my Estate Plan?

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September 14, 2022

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What Happens to My Income Tax Liability When I Die?

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August 31, 2022

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Ways to Avoid Burdening Family and Friends With Funeral Costs

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August 24, 2022

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URGENT! LGBTQ Married New Yorkers Should Immediately Sign or Update Their Health Care Proxies

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August 10, 2022

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Appeals in New York Surrogate’s Court Matters

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July 29, 2022

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Thomas Sciacca

Thomas Sciacca

www.sciaccalaw.com
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(212) 495-0317