Probate and Estate

Nassau County Surrogate’s Court: What It Handles, Fees and What Changed in 2026

The Nassau County Surrogate’s Court is the court that decides what happens to a person’s estate after they die. It sits at 262 Old…

Marc Mackenzie ( Probate Lawyer )

July 11, 2026

Probate and Estate

Keeping the Farm in the Family Without Splitting the Family

Short answer, because you’re busy and this is the part that matters: if you die owning farmland with no plan, the Canada Revenue Agency…

Marc Mackenzie ( Probate Lawyer )

July 3, 2026

Probate and Estate

What Actually Happens to Your Estate in Alberta If You Die Without a Will

Here’s the part that surprises most people: if you die without a will in Alberta, your spouse does not automatically get everything. Whether they…

Marc Mackenzie ( Probate Lawyer )

July 3, 2026

Probate and Estate

Helping Aging Parents Plan Early Can Prevent Stressful Probate Problems Later

About 68% of Americans don’t have a will. That number comes from survey data and it’s been roughly the same for years, which tells…

Sheila LaCivita

May 6, 2026

Probate and Estate

6 Advanced Strategies to Bypass Probate and Secure Estate Privacy

Estate planning in New York involves control, timing and discretion. To avoid probate and keep an estate private, many people consider a revocable living…

Marc Mackenzie ( Probate Lawyer )

April 13, 2026

Probate and Estate·Review

Common Estate Planning Mistakes After Age 65 and How to Avoid Them

The Problem (The Oversight) The Consequence (The Risk) The Solution (The Strategy) Delaying Long-Term Care Planning High costs ($9k–$10k+/month) and being forced into lower-quality…

Marc Mackenzie ( Probate Lawyer )

December 23, 2025