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Linda M. Toga’s monthly column, Legally Speaking, has been published by the Times-Beacon Record newspapers since 2009. Prior to that, she was featured in Newsday's Ask the Expert column a number of times. We invite you to browse the list of articles below or use the search options to the right to select articles based on areas of practice and/or keywords to find columns of interest to you. Note: The articles are for informational purposes only. All rights are reserved.
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Do I need to use the drafting attorney to probate a will?

The Facts: My aunt Mary died recently. She was widowed and had no children. My father, her only sibling, died a few years ago. In her will Mary named me as the executrix of her estate and the sole beneficiary. The attorney who drafted the will expected to be retained to handle Mary’s estate but, […]

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