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PLANNING FOR THE FALL. As we savor the last days of summer and look forward
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Inheritance on hold? Most Americans don’t understand the time and expense of probate
At Sverdlov Law, we recognize that navigating the legal process following a loved one’s death can be daunting. Many Americans
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Removing a Bad Executor and Taking Control: Your Legal Rights and Options
Do you think that the Executor of an Estate is doing a bad job? Do you want to remove a Trustee from a
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3 Things to Remember When Administering an Estate in New York to Avoid Litigation
Administering an estate in New York involves significant responsibilities that demand attention to detail and careful planning to avoid potential
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How Long Does Probate Take in New York
If your loved one has recently passed away, you may be wondering – how long does the probate process take
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What happens if there are not enough assets in the Estate to pay all claims
Purpose of probate: Probate of the estate serves several purposes. It starts with identifying the heirs of the estate, continues
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Account Closures and Cancellations
One of the hardest parts of losing a loved one is dealing with the financial aftermath. While your family and
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Basics of Planning a Funeral
Pre-Planning is best because it eases the burden on your loved ones. If you have specific wishes (i.e. – scattering
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My recent interview on Serene Home: mistakes, challenges and costs of estate planning.
I was recently interviewed on Serene Home about how to put your estate planning affairs in order. Please read the article below.
https://theserenehome.com/estate-planning-katya-sverdlov-esq-talks-to-the-serene-home/
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Regular Wills vs. Crypto Wills
Most people want to pass down their assets in accordance with their wishes, with minimal costs, minimal delays, and minimal strife amongst the heirs. Yet there are several problems with using traditional Wills to accomplish these goals. These problems include: not having one’s wishes honored because of losing one’s Will; or having your the Will challenged by heirs; not addressing the distribution of all the of your assets because the Will was written years before death and new assets have been acquired; and high costs of lawyers, h costs needed to pay to lawyers, courts, and executors to finalize the Will.
CryptoWills, which use blockchain, may address some of these problems. First, if the data is stored on blockchain, it cannot be lost.