For those later in life, hopefully, you already have started your estate plan. It is not only extremely important for your beneficiaries and heirs but also for your end-of-life wishes and your health care needs. One such estate planning tool that can be used for your...
You probably have heard the term "estate planning" at some point, although you may not be sure what it means. Contrary to what a lot of people think, estate planning involves more than just a will. There are several important documents that you may wish to consider...
As the new year begins, many of our readers in New York are probably looking to the future to think about how they can make improvements in their lives. Some will promise themselves that they will eat better or exercise more, while others may try to quit bad habits or...
Estate planning seems complicated, and that is largely, because it can be, especially as you age. However, one such item that can be overlooked, especially by those who do their plan online is protecting their New York, New York, estate plan from creditors. Do I...
As parents raise children with special needs in New York, their roles as parents are different than toe roles of parents of other children. Not only may theyrequire extra parental duties when their children are young, but those parental responsibilities may continue...
Creating a will is often the most important part of the estate planning process. A will allows you to have control over your property and other aspects of your life, even when you are no longer alive. Here are some of the most crucial steps to creating a will. Make...
In New York, when a person has a will, probate is a key part of the process of distributing their estate after they have died. It establishes that the will is valid and can be used to settle the decedent’s affairs. It also assesses the facts before allowing probate. A...
If you have a will, you are in the minority of New Yorkers. To be more specific, you are one of about a third of Americans who have one, according to a 2021 survey by Caring.com. An even smaller percentage has a full estate plan with a long-term care plan. We have...
Estate planning is a wise step in New York. This is true for everyone regardless of their age, financial situation, family status or goals. However, it is especially crucial for people who have loved ones to worry about and want to make sure their property is handled...
You may have very personal reasons why you want to leave nothing to one of your adult children in your will, but a disinherited child can be angry if they are surprised to learn, upon the reading of your will, that they will receive less than their siblings or nothing...