Surrogate Court Litigation

What Happens When You Die Without a Will in New York? When a loved one dies without a will in New York, it can be confusing and stressful for the family. Without clear written instructions, state [...]

Death Compromises vs. Regular Estate Proceedings in Brooklyn Surrogate’s Court When a loved one passes away because of another party’s negligence, two types of legal processes can [...]

How Wrongful Death Settlements Are Distributed Under New York Law When a loved one passes away due to another party’s negligence, the aftermath is not only emotionally devastating but also [...]

How Death Compromise Proceedings Work in Brooklyn’s Surrogate Court When a loved one dies due to another’s negligence, the settlement process doesn’t end with a wrongful death [...]

How Surrogate Court Protects a Child’s Settlement Funds in New York When a child is injured in New York and receives a financial settlement, that money is not handled the same way as an [...]

The Critical Role of Guardians ad Litem in Infant Compromise Cases When a child is injured and receives a settlement or judgment in New York, the court must ensure that the child’s [...]

Infant Compromise Proceedings in Brooklyn When a child in Brooklyn is injured and receives a settlement or award, New York law requires that the settlement be approved by the court through [...]

Inside Brooklyn’s Surrogate Court: How Estate Disputes Are Resolved Brooklyn’s Surrogate Court plays a crucial role in resolving sensitive legal matters that often follow the loss of [...]

Navigating Complex Estate Battles in New York Surrogate Court When a loved one passes away, emotions often run high – and disagreements over property or inheritances can make an already [...]

How to Contest a Will in Brooklyn Disputes over a loved one’s estate can be painful and confusing. If you believe a will does not reflect the true intentions of the deceased, you may have [...]