Occasionally, the time will arise in which a client requests the preparation of a Will or Trust that intentionally excludes a family member. When this occurs, it is imperative to address not only the formal requirements that apply under New York law, but also the practical considerations that often prove...
By Jeffrey Blankstein When someone passes away and leaves behind a valid Will, the estate goes through the legal process known as probate. During this proceeding, the Court reviews the Will to determine whether the Will was properly executed, among other considerations, and if the estate is not contested, issues...
By Jeffrey L. Blankstein Technology has become enmeshed in many aspects of the law. Many documents can now be signed electronically, without the need to circulate legal documents among the parties for signatures. These types of documents can include real estate contracts, mortgage documents, and banking documents. Specifically excluded from...
When you are a creative person, your creations are called “intellectual property.” In order to protect one’s creations, whether literary works, music or art, most people diligently safeguard their intellectual property rights via copyrights, trademarks, patents, etc. Yet, many people do not think to consider what happens to these rights...