My Father Just Got Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease in New York – Should I Seek Guardianship Immediately?

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia in New York, often family members believe they should become appointed guardian over that individual immediately. They may be unsure about the best way to plan for the eventual incapacity of the individual. They will want to do everything as quickly as possible to make […]

I Have Been Named As Executor For An Estate In New York, But Live Out Of State. What Should I Do?

Under New York law, a non-New York resident is allowed to be an Executor, Trustee, or Administrator of a New York trust or estate. If you are not in New York and have been named as Executor, you may feel overwhelmed and may be unsure of what to do. Fortunately, most of the correspondence and […]