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NEW YORK ESTATE LAWYERS

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Successful, tough, and highly skilled estate litigation lawyers

Jason W. Stern & Associates is one of New York’s most trusted estate planning law firms. We are located in Forest Hills, New York overlooking Forest Hills Gardens. Our firm is licensed in both New York and New Jersey to meet all of your estate planning challenges. When choosing a New York estate attorney, it is important to find a legal professional with extensive experience who is trustworthy. We protect the interests of both you and your loved ones for years to come. Your life’s work and family’s financial future are too important to leave in the hands of attorneys who don’t fully understand the NY estate law.
With over 70 years of combined legal experience probating wills and estates for families in New York, The Law Offices of Jason W. Stern & Associates knows how to solve any of your estate challenges.
Our firm has extensive history in the successful handling of complex estate issues such as:

Will Contests Estate Litigation,   Probate & Estate Administration,   Wills & Trusts,   Estate Planning,   Kinship,   High Wealth Planning

At The Law Offices of Jason W. Stern & Associates, we pride ourselves in providing the very best results in the areas of trust and estate work, including the probating and contesting of wills. Our philosophy has always been to maintain personalized attention to the needs of each of our clients. With this perspective in mind, our firm has had great success handling a wide range of complicated estate cases. As a leading NY estate firm for will contest and estate litigation, our firm’s considerable experience challenging NY attorney drafted wills has given us unparalleled insight into the probate process. This unique perspective affords our clients the ability to either successfully litigate complex estate issues which arise or to stave off costly NY estate litigation completely.

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Art, Sex, Murder and the Slayer Statute; Estate of Brent Sikkema

Art, Sex, Murder and the Slayer Statute; Estate of Brent Sikkema

In the NYC art world one of the most renown names is Sikkema Jenkins & Co.  In 1991 Brent Sikkema founded one of the world’s...
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Why you should not create an Irrevocable Trust and the stepped up basis

Why you should not create an Irrevocable Trust and the stepped up basis

Historically, both NY estate lawyers and financial advisors alike convinced New Yorkers to forego traditional estate planning like creating a Last Will & Testament in...
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What is a turnover proceeding? Estate of Eliot Ness

What is a turnover proceeding? Estate of Eliot Ness

As a NY Estate lawyer one of the lesser known proceedings is the turnover proceeding.  A turnover proceeding is the vehicle afforded to NY estate...
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Why you cannot kill someone and inherit their NY Estate under the Slayer Law: Estate of Enders

Why you cannot kill someone and inherit their NY Estate under the Slayer Law: Estate of Enders

On October 3, 2021 the bodies of 87 year old John Enders along with 75 year old girlfriend of 20 years, Francoise Pitoy were found...
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What does a will contest and a 40 foot dinosaur named Sue have to do with each other?  Estate of Darlene Williams

What does a will contest and a 40 foot dinosaur named Sue have to do with each other? Estate of Darlene Williams

In 1990 fossil hunters made the incredible discovery of a near perfectly complete and intact set of Tyrannosaurus Rex bones and skull which has since...
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What is intestacy under the NY Estate Law? Estate of Samantha Miller

What is intestacy under the NY Estate Law? Estate of Samantha Miller

As a NY estate lawyer I am always surprised to learn of wealthy celebrities who pass away without having drafted their Last Will & Testament....
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Why do I need a NY will?  Estate of Steve McNair

Why do I need a NY will? Estate of Steve McNair

As a NY estate lawyer and football fan it is hard to believe 14 years have passed since NFL superstar, quarterback Steve McNair, was murdered...
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Why you do not need an Irrevocable Trust; Estate of Jack F. Jelke

Why you do not need an Irrevocable Trust; Estate of Jack F. Jelke

Jack Jelke was the heir to his father, John F. Jelke’s Margarine Company fortune, the manufacturer of Oleomargarine.  Started in the 19th century the margarine...
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What can I put in my NY Will? Estate of Robert Keeler

What can I put in my NY Will? Estate of Robert Keeler

As a NY estate lawyer with two and a half decades of experience drafting, probating and litigating NY estates I am always amazed at how...
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Contesting a Will: Estate of Bette Davis

Contesting a Will: Estate of Bette Davis

As a NY estate lawyer with over two decades of experience litigating NY estates no issue is as emotionally charged as the NY will contest. ...
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70 YEARS COMBINED ESTATE LAW EXPERIENCE

OUR NY ESTATE LAWYERS PROVIDE FREE CONTINGENCY CONSULTATION

Estate litigation in New York is not only an emotionally draining proposition but is also an expensive one.  As Queens estate planning lawyers, we believe it is only fair that everyone should be entitled to quality estate representation. As such, our NY estate attorneys often take cases on a contingency basis ensuring every one of our clients has access to the same exceptional results.

No estate firm in New York has consistently achieved a better track record than ours. Our NY estate law offices are very familiar with each of the Surrogate’s Courts of the State of New York and their different probate and estate procedures. It is necessary to have knowledgeable, experienced estate attorneys who know the ins and outs of each court to guide you through the probate process with ease. Contact our NY Estate Law Firm today if you would like to schedule a free consultation with our caring legal team.