Year: 2015

Since last summer, investigators have been trying to answer a puzzling question: Who killed Sarah Long, who was found dead of a gunshot wound at her Old Meeting Way townhouse in July. At the same time, another struggle has been playing out in probate court: Who will get Long’s nearly $1 million estate? Since shortly […]

A prominent Staten Island attorney has been accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from five clients, according to the Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown, who took over the case as a special prosecutor at the request of District Attorney Daniel Donovan’s office. Can you trust your attorney? When an attorney is […]

Here is a quick review of some key estate planning developments that occurred in 2014. The only true constant in life is change itself. With that being said, what changed for estate planning in 2014? Let’s take a look back at 2014 and determine how this will impact 2015. Recently, the Wills, Trusts & Estates […]

The year 2014 will be remembered for many things, to include celebrity deaths. The details of another celebrity’s estate have recently been revealed. This time it is the estate of late actor Bob Hoskins. Unlike some other celebrity estates, Hoskins’ is fairly ordinary. Actor Bob Hoskins passed away last April at the age of 71. […]

Did you know pets are property, much like your clothes, lawn mower and costume jewelry in the eyes of the law? It’s true. For many people, however, pets are more than just best friends. They are a valued member of the family. Question: Can you direct that your pets be put to sleep after you […]