Widow of Madoff victim sell NYC homes for massive loss
Annabella Murphy the widow of hedge funder Charles Murphy, who jumped to his death last year has sold their Upper East Side mansion for $28.5 million. That’s well below its peak $49.5 million asking price from 2016, reports the Real Deal. Charles Murphy snagged the 11,550-square-foot spread for $33 million in 2007 from Seagram heir […]
How to create a Will
When a person dies, a probate court distributes his assets and debts according to the terms of his will. If a deceased person does not have a will, state inheritance laws dictate how his assets and debts are transferred. To ensure that your assets and debts are distributed in the way that you would like […]
10 things to do before you move into your new house
It’s easy to get super excited about moving into your new house. But for your own safety and security, be sure to cross these tasks off your checklist before you call it home. We have listed a few essential tasks that can save you time and trouble before your actual move. Before you get started, […]
The case of shifting to a four-day work week for a post pandemic life
At the Optimist Daily, we’re putting a lot of focus on what the world can do after the pandemic to create a healthier, more sustainable, and more inclusive society. One idea that was suggested is starting to gain a lot of traction: shifting to a four-day working week. It was said that people had suggested […]
As Pandemic drives surge of interest in wills, lawyers navigate social distancing and the law
Lawyers have had to make up new practices on the fly, with lockdown orders and safety protocols calling for masks in the boardroom and meetings at picnic tables, porches, even parking lot drive-throughs. The Minnesota State Bar Association, worried that obstacles posed by the pandemic might make it tough for people to put their affairs […]
Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate sells over 600 flat worth Rs 400 Crore in Pune
Real Estate Planning You may be looking to complete or have already completed a financial and estate plan for your family or business. While financial and estate planning is vital, like many, you may have overlooked planning for your greatest asset, real estate. Most people believe a financial plan or estate plan manages your real […]
All you need to know about filing a probate in Buffalo New York
Most residents of New York always try as much as possible to avoid the probate process just to keep away from the stress and how much time it takes to complete the probate process. On the other hand, there are some people who are ready to go through the entire probate process and if you’re […]
5 ways to keep your estate out of probate
Want to avoid probate? If you are scared of waiting for too long for a court process that can take years. Or if you don’t want to spend lots of money settling probate and lawyer fees, you need to look for the best means to escape probate. We have highlighted a few below. Before we […]
Probate Real Estate
Probate real estate has proven that it deserves a place amongst today’s best acquisition technique. At the very least, investors who can buy houses in probate may find themselves with a sweet deal that is too good to ignore. But, worthy to note that the process of getting a deal via probate strays from what […]
What is Probate in Queens NY?
After a testator passes, what next? Will his or her assets be shared based on his will? Or will his estate be shared on the intestate laws of the state where he died? Both are absolutely wrong! When a testator dies, his will undergoes probate (unless in some cases). The probate process is often supervised […]