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Grandson’s estate keeps property after grandson kills grandfather
The estate of a man who killed his grandfather hours before taking his own life will keep the property the grandfather gave to the grandson.
Special master appointed in developer estate case gets $250,000 in fees
A Monroe County judge has approved a $250,000 payment to an attorney appointed as a special master to dispose of property from the estate of a prominent Rochester-area developer.
Judge rejects claims for portion of estate
Monroe County Surrogate’s Court Judge Christopher S. Ciaccio has dismissed a claim for more than $100,000 from the estate of a local artist and fashion designer.
Judge denies petition claiming father’s estate
A Surrogate’s Court judge in Oneida County has dismissed a petition filed by siblings claiming they have a right to inherit their father’s estate.
Jack Kerson retiring
At first glance, Jack Kerson’s two careers may seem strikingly different. Kerson is retiring after spending 11 years as a court assistant in Monroe County Surrogate’s Court. Before that, he […]
E-filing training to be offered
Free surrogate’s court e-filing training for attorneys and legal staffers will be offered on two days in April in Genesee and Niagara counties. One session is scheduled for 2 to […]
Fourth Department – Surrogate’s Court: Matter of Thomas
Appellate Division, Fourth Department – Surrogate’s Court – Constructive Trust – Time-barred – Sufficiency of Complaint Matter of Thomas CA 13-01911 Appealed from Surrogate’s Court, Monroe County Background: […]
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Surrogate’s Court
NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Surrogate’s Court – Disqualification – Interested Party in Default Opinion 14-78 Background: A Surrogate’s Court judge determined that he is disqualified subject […]
Surrogate’s Court judge prepares for next step
Sooner or later, the walls will be bare and large desk emptied. There is a pen-and-ink drawing of the old Earl’s Grill in Rochester, given to Monroe County Surrogate’s Court […]
CJC: Albany County judge should be removed
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Cathryn M. Doyle, a judge of the Surrogate’s Court in Albany County, should be removed from office. In a […]
Surrogate’s notice to bar
Members of the bar are reminded as the end of the year approaches, that there are deadlines for filing documents with Monroe County Surrogate’s Court. All matters requiring a signed […]
Censure called for Bronx judge
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Lee L. Holzman, a judge of the Surrogate’s Court, Bronx County, should be censured. In a determination dated Dec. […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of De’Lawrence S. III
- Court of Appeals – Missing witness instruction: People v. Khiamdavanh
- Second Circuit – Securities fraud: Huey v. Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
- Fourth Department – Probation conditions violations: People v. Relyea
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Remington
- Court of Appeals – Substitution of counsel: People v. Kelley
- Fourth Department – Due process: People v. Pulley
- Court of Appeals – Equitable estoppel: Incorporated Village of Freeport v. Freeport Plaza West LLC
- Court of Appeals – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Guerra
- Second Circuit – Death results clause: United States v. Parks
- Fourth Department – Suppression: People v. Post
Law News
- NY appeals court reinstates criminal charges
- Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
- Gun conviction reversed over illegal search
- NY appeals court grants new trial for defendant who attacked RPD officer
- NY appeals court reinstates attempted murder charge
- Harris Beach Murtha adds Boston firm Peabody & Arnold
- Attorney and law firm sanctioned for AI mistakes in court filing
- New rule requires NY judges to visit detention sites
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