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Articles on estate planning, probate, Medicaid planning, elder law, and real estate from the attorneys at Zeh & Associates.
Legal Insights
Do I Need a Trust or a Will in New York? Here’s How to Decide
Trust & Estate Planning · August 4, 2026
How Long Does Probate Take in New York? A Step-by-Step Timeline
Probate Law · August 11, 2026
What Is the Medicaid Look-Back Period in New York?
Medicaid Planning · August 14, 2026
5 Estate Planning Mistakes Long Island Families Make
Trust & Estate Planning · August 17, 2026
Written for the local press.
Articles by Christopher W. Zeh, published by Best Version Media. Each opens on the publisher’s site.
When a Will Is Not the Whole Plan: What a Riverhead Courtroom Battle Should Teach Every Long Island Homeowner
A Suffolk County case showing why a will alone cannot override a surviving spouse’s statutory right of election, and why wills, beneficiary designations and divorce proceedings have to agree with one another.
Estate Planning in 2026: What Suffolk County Families Need to Know Now
What has changed for Long Island families planning an estate this year, and the decisions worth revisiting.
The Hidden Challenges of Probate: What Families Need to Know
The parts of probate that surprise families most, and what slows an estate down in practice.
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