By Roman Aminov, When a parent or spouse dies and the family home still carries a mortgage, the grief rarely arrives alone. Right behind it comes a cascade of paperwork, a lender that wants its money, and a probate process that moves at the pace of the Surrogate's Court. I have walked Queens and Long […]

By Roman Aminov, When a loved one passes away in Queens, the legal process that follows can be confusing. Bank accounts freeze, property sits in limbo, and bills keep arriving whether or not anyone has the legal authority to pay them. That process, whether it takes the form of probate or estate administration, runs through […]

By Roman Aminov, Many families in Queens own more than they think. Add up the co-op or house you bought years ago, a couple of retirement accounts, a life insurance policy, and whatever sits in checking and savings, and the total can surprise you. That number matters because New York has its own estate tax […]