probate law
NY Court Recognizes Equal Spousal Rights for Same-Sex Couples
Fri, 2011-02-25 00:00 — AnonymousNEW YORK—A state appeals court has cleared the way for a same-sex spouse to inherit the estate of his deceased partner.
The Appellate Division, First Department, held yesterday in Matter of the Estate of H. Kenneth Ranftle, that recognizing the marriage in Canada of H. Kenneth Ranftle and J. Craig Leiby, who was designated as Mr. Ranftle's surviving spouse and sole distributee,
did not violate public policy. Read more »
FDIC Reviewing Life Insurance Retained Benefits
Fri, 2010-08-13 00:00 — AnonymousWASHINGTON, DC—The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is reviewing the practice of retaining life insurance death benefits by insurance companies to determine if they mislead customers and beneficiaries. The FDIC has urged companies to disclose that retained funds are not covered by FDIC insurance. Read more »
Expecting the Unexpected
Thu, 2008-09-25 00:00 — Stephen J. HylandAdvance directives can help you prepare for unexpected events, such as incapacity. Read more »
The "Newer" New Jersey Probate Code
Sat, 2006-10-07 00:00 — Stephen J. HylandThis article reviews the modifications made to the New Jersey Probate Code by these bills and the areas of the probate code that remain in need of correction. It also provides a preliminary look at the effect of these amendments on the rights of same-sex couples in New Jersey. Read more »
Guardianship of Domestic Partners
Thu, 2006-03-09 01:00 — Stephen J. HylandThe New Jersey Legislature recently enacted legislation to amend the guardianship laws in order to clarify that domestic partners were to received treatment equal to that of a married spouse in regard to guardianship proceedings. Read more »
