Estate planning in New York presents many benefits for settling an estate. The foundation for any plan is a Last Will and Testament. This document allows a person to memorialize in writing his intentions and desires regarding the disposition of
Probate & Estate Planning
Heirs Awarded Nazi-Looted Art Are Still Waiting, 17 Years Later
In 2007, a Dutch panel ruled to return a 17th-century painting, “Unloading the Hay Wagon,” to a Jewish family that was looted during World War II. However, administrative errors and missing documents have delayed the restitution process. The painting, once…
Is a Will Better than Intestacy?
Professor Emerita Kris Knaplund of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law recently published her article entitled Is a Will Better than Intestacy?, 92 U. Cin. L. Rev. 631 (2024). “The article asks and answers 5 questions: Are deathbed wills rare,…
Article: Posthumous Rights of Deceased Individuals in Legal Perspective
Institute of Legal Research and Policy recently published, Posthumous Rights of Deceased Individuals in Legal Perspective, 2024. Provided below is an Abstract: In life, individuals have rights and responsibilities from birth to death. After death, they lose legal personhood and…
Article: The Morality of Charitable Bequests
Miranda Perry Fleischer (University of San Diego School of Law) recently published, The Morality of Charitable Bequests, San Diego Legal Studies Paper No. 23-047. Provided below is an Abstract: Compare two wealthy individuals who have amassed a fortune at their…
How You Can Use Life Insurance to Leave an Inheritance
One of the most common reasons people get life insurance is to ensure their family will be taken care of financially after they pass away. This can give individuals a sense of peace and satisfaction, knowing that they have left…
Family Property Law: Cases and Materials on Wills, Trusts, and Estates, 9th Edition
Thomas P. Gallanis published the 9th edition of Family Property Law: Cases and Materials on Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Below is a description of the casebook: The Ninth Edition of this highly-regarded casebook continues its innovative emphasis on the connection…
Article: The Numerus Clausus as a Meta-principle of Trusts Law: Hiding in Plain Sight?
Luca Clover Alcolea (University of Otago) recently published, The Numerus Clausus as a Meta-principle of Trusts Law: Hiding in Plain Sight?, Trust Law International, Forthcoming. Provided below is an Abstract: The doctrine of the numerus clausus holds that there is…
Private Client Year Book 2024: Q&A India
The following Q&A was first published in the Legal 500 and Legal Business Magazine on 8th March, 2024. The same was written by our Private Client team at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. The online version of the Q&A can be found…
New Platform: The Inheritance Channel
The Inheritance Channel (TIC) is an early-stage multimedia+networking startup by Richard J. Szrabe, which aims to be a comprehensive global multimedia platform focusing on the multifaceted topic of inheritance. It emphasizes the ubiquitous nature of inheritance, touching on all aspects…