Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs explains the mechanics of making a claim in the Surrogate’s Court and having it determined.

Charles F. Gibbs and Colleen F. & Carew, “Claims Against an Estate: The Procedural Path,” N.Y.L.J., November 30, 2012.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs reviews the requirements for making valid lifetime gifts.

Charles F. Gibbs and Gary B. Friedman, “New Clarity on Lifetime Gifts,” N.Y.L.J., September 10, 2012.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs discusses the history and legislation of the Prudent Investor Act.

Charles F. Gibbs and Colleen F. Carew, “Taking Stock of the Prudent Investor Act 2011,”  N.Y.L.J., February 19, 2012

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs examines the use of expert witnesses in Surrogate’s Court proceedings.

Charles F. Gibbs and Colleen F. Carew, “Expert Disclosure in Surrogate’s Court,” N.Y.L.J., September 29, 2011.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs discusses the trustees’ power to adjust between principal and income.

Brian P. Corrigan and Charles F. Gibbs, “Exercising the Power to Adjust Between Principal and Income,” N.Y.L.J., January 31, 2011.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs reviews significant decisions of the Court of Appeals making an impact on New York trust and estates practice.

Charles F. Gibbs and Colleen F. Carew, “Court of Appeals Changes Trusts and Estates Landscape,” N.Y.L.J., August 4, 2010.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs explains the role of equity in the field of trusts and estates law.

Charles F. Gibbs and Gary B. Freidman, “Equity’s Role in Preventing Abuse,” N.Y.L.J., May 27, 2010.

Senior Counsel, Trusts & Estates, Charles F. Gibbs reviews important decisions construing the testator’s intent with respect to forfeiture or in terrorem clauses in wills.

Charles F. Gibbs and Colleen F. Carew, “Court of Appeals’ ‘Singer’ Decision on In Terrorem Conditions,” N.Y.L.J., February 26, 2010.