Almira Gulch a/k/a the Wicked Witch of the West, as Executor of the Estate of the Wicked Witch of the East, deceased v. Dorothy Gale United States District Court of Kansas Index No.: 20154-1939 Hon. L. Frank Baum, U.S.D.C. Senior Judge Presiding Plaintiff counsel: Margaret Hamilton, Esq., Hamilton, Walshe & Lewis, LLP Defense counsel: Raymond …
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The New York State legislature passed a budget bill on April 1, 2014 which will increase the New York State estate tax exemption over a four year period to $5,250,000 and, by 2019, bring the state estate tax exemption in conformity with the federal estate tax exemption. The increased amounts are as follows: – April …
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As a parent of a minor child, you may in your will designate a guardian for your children in the event that you die during their minority. The New York State Domestic Relations Law (DRL) § 81 authorizes the appointment of guardians by parents. The Surrogate, who is the judge who handles estate matters, will …
