Title: Wills, trusts, and estates : essential tools for the New York paralegal /
Authors: Cooper, Ilene S., 1954-
Publisher: Aspen Publishers,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Wills New York (State); Trusts and trustees New York (State); Estates (Law) New York (State)
Contents: Essential terms and definitions utilized in Surrogate's Court practice -- Intestate administration -- Status -- The elective share statute -- Probate of wills -- Contested probate proceedings -- Revocation of wills -- Joint wills and mutual wills -- Trusts -- Gift transactions -- Jurisdiction and power of the Surrogate's Court -- Venue of Surrogate's Court proceedings -- Fiduciary duties in administering an estate -- Ethical issues confronting the paralegal -- Resources for the practicing paralegal.