The Named Executor Isn't Doing Anything — What Can I Do in New York?

Named Executor Not Doing Anything in NY? What to Do

If a named New York executor won’t start probate or has gone silent, you have legal options — from a formal demand to a court petition. Here’s how it works.

What Is a Professional Executor in New York — And When Should You Hire One?

What Is a Professional Executor in New York —And When Should You Hire One?

A professional executor manages a NY estate — court filings, taxes, the house sale — instead of a family member. Learn what they do and what it costs.

Inheriting a House in New York With Siblings: What Are Your Options?

Inheriting a House in New York With Siblings: What Are Your Options?

Inherited a NY house with siblings? Get options for buyouts, uncooperative heirs, or a sibling who won’t leave — from a NY probate attorney who handles it all.

Can you sell a house before probate in NY?

Can You Sell a House Before Probate Is Complete in New York?

Inherited a house in New York after a parent’s death? Learn what happens next, whether you need probate, and how one attorney can handle it all.aAlmost never — not until you have legal authority from Surrogate’s Court. Here’s why NY probate law blocks early sales, and what to do instead.

Died Without a Will in New York? Here's What Happens to the House

NY Probate With No Will: What Happens to the House?

Died in New York without a will? Learn who legally inherits the house, who can sell it, and how long it takes — from a NY probate attorney and executor.

What to Do When a Parent Dies and Leaves a House in New York.

What to Do When a Parent Dies and Leaves a House in New York

Inherited a house in New York after a parent’s death? Learn what happens next, whether you need probate, and how one attorney can handle it all.

How to Get Letters Testamentary When Someone Died and You Need to Sell Their Real Estate in New York

How to Get Letters Testamentary When Someone Died and You Need to Sell Their Real Estate in New York

If you’ve been named the executor of someone’s estate and need to sell their New York property, letters testamentary are your first step. This post explains how to get them (and how to make sure they’re up to date) so you can handle the sale smoothly.

How to probate self-custodied bitcoin

How to Probate Self-Custodied Bitcoin

When people reach out about hiring me as their bitcoin executor, they tend to ask a lot of the same questions. These things might be on your mind also, so I’m going to answer them here. Let’s get started!

How to Start Estate Planning if You Are Terminally Ill

How to Start Estate Planning if You Are Terminally Ill

Estate planning is an important part of your financial planning, but can be confusing. And estate planning can be even more intimidating if you’re terminally ill. In this article, I’ll answer the most common questions about estate planning if you’re terminally ill.