United States: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it also creates immediate legal and financial questions for surviving family members, sellers, lenders, and real estate professionals.

New York's Electronic Wills Act, signed into law in December 2025 and effective December 2027, will permit digital signatures and remote witnessing for wills.

Michael Clear and Kenley Stark explore the intricate legal, financial, and logistical challenges that art collectors encounter throughout the entire lifecycle of ownership. From acquisition documentation and title verification to insurance, storage, and eventual transfer, they reveal the sophisticated planning required to protect both the artwork and the collector's investment.

For New Jersey business owners who have built closely held companies through decades of work and investment, succession planning through trusts offers a strategic path to protect value and ensure smooth transitions. This approach addresses critical concerns around management continuity, tax exposure, and family dynamics while preserving the long-term viability of the business across generations.

When deciding how to hold real estate, the available options can quickly become overwhelming. We’ve covered LLCs, revocable trusts, and Massachusetts realty trusts in a prior article...

Attorney Joshua G. Curtis presents an in-depth analysis of the significant changes coming to probate administration procedures in June 2026. This webinar explores how these regulatory updates will impact estate administration processes, fiduciary responsibilities, and compliance requirements for legal professionals handling probate matters.

A revocable living trust (sometimes called a revocable inter vivos trust) is a legal arrangement you create during your lifetime to hold legal title to your assets.

Estate planning isn't a one-time task—life changes like marriage, divorce, new children, real estate purchases, and shifts in net worth can all impact your plan's effectiveness.

Jennifer D'Amato explores the critical techniques and strategies available under Wisconsin law for post-death estate administration, examining how legal professionals can help families minimize costs, delays, and conflicts during the probate process. The article provides practical guidance on navigating the various administration options available in Wisconsin's aging population landscape.