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If you have been appointed to handle the estate of someone who has passed away, county courts in New York will require you to obtain a probate bond before beginning your duties.
In legal language, attestation is the act of witnessing the signing of a contract or other written instrument at the request of another party. When a document must be witnessed to be valid, as is the case with a Last Will & Testament, it may conclude with something referred to as the attestation clause.
When an individual is incapable of making decisions regarding personal and financial needs on their own, they are generally considered to be mentally incapacitated, from a legal perspective.
The recently enacted New York State budget, which goes into effect on October 1, 2020, introduces, for the first time, a look-back period on assets transfers for those seeking Medicaid Home care benefits.
When a person dies with an estate, the deceased person’s property is distributed as expressed in their will, if a will existed. If there is no will, assets and debts will be handled according to state law.
Do You Need a Probate Bond in New York?
The Attestation Clause of a Will
Mental Incapacitation in New York
Changes to Medicaid Eligibility and Access to Medicaid Home Care Services in New York
What is the Difference Between an Executor and Administrator?