Estate Litigation Blog

Avoiding Common Probate Mistakes in NY December 23, 2025

If you are handling a loved one’s estate in New York, one small mistake in Surrogate’s Court can cost your family years of delay, tens of thousands of dollars, or even your chance to challenge what ...

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Can a Will Be Contested After Probate Has Started? September 11, 2023

Probate can be a complex and often stressful process, especially when there is a dispute over a loved one's will. One common question that arises during this time is whether a will can be contested ...

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COVID-19 Update June 12, 2020

Novick and Associates, P.C. remains open during the pandemic our nation currently faces. Our office is following the guidelines set forth by Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Federal Government. ...

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Attorney Schechter Presents at NYSBA Speaking Engagement June 22, 2016

New York Probate Attorney Kimberly Schechter was invited by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) to speak as a faculty member during the "What You Need to Know as a Guardian Ad Litem 2016" ...

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Successful Appeal in Matter of Costello February 24, 2016

Associate attorney Albert V. Messina, Jr. successfully argued an appeal from the Suffolk County Surrogate's Court Order granting summary judgment in the Estate of George D. Costello Sr. The Appellate ...

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Estate Planning Basics February 23, 2016

If you have decided to begin planning for your future and the stability of your loved ones, you deserve congratulations. Far too many people fail to handle this important step in life, and they leave ...

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