Estate of Saul Schneider, Deceased, Appellant v. Victor M. Finmann, Respondents, Defendant

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that a personal representative of an estate may sue the estate‑planning attorney for legal malpractice when negligent advice increases estate tax liability, finding that privity exists between the representative and the attorney. The Court reversed the Appellate Division’s dismissal and reinstated the estate’s claim.