It is imperative to understand the limitation period to bring a claim in Estate Litigation. If a claim is statute barred (past the limitation period), then the claim will...
Continue readingWhat to do when an estate owes more than it has
Co-written by: Kim Gale and Palak Mahajan Losing a loved one is an emotional, overwhelming and turbulent time for everyone. This anxiety, coupled with the sudden responsibility to administer...
Continue readingIf the Estate Owes you Money, Can you still be the Executor?
The issue we are addressing is whether you can act as executor of an estate that owes you money. If you are owed money, you would argue that you...
Continue readingDeath doesn’t stop the limitation period
Lee v. Ponte In this case, an estate trustee brought a claim on behalf of a deceased. In 2007, Shui Yee Lee loaned $55,000 to Cesar Ponte. This loan...
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