We have covered many different facets of estate planning on this blog, but there are a number of other considerations to keep in mind with respect to your estate. For example, there are times when it may become necessary to review and modify your estate plan, whether...
Estate Planning And Probate
Estate planning and blended families
There are many different topics to examine with respect to estate plans, from creating a trust or will for the first time to revising an estate plan following a divorce. Moreover, some people may find themselves in a unique position which requires an individualized...
Handling fiduciary duties as the executor of an estate
For those who have been named the executor of an estate, various responsibilities may be on their plate. Sometimes, people are unsure of what they are required to do, while others have anxiety about a particular aspect of the process, such as distributing assets among...
Minimizing estate-related taxes
From beneficiaries to naming an executor, there are many different questions that arise during estate planning. However, you should not overlook the potential tax consequences of your estate. When creating an estate plan, you want to make sure that your assets are...
Including cryptocurrency in your estate plan
Distributing the assets of an estate can bring up many issues for those creating or managing estate plans, executors, and beneficiaries alike. Sometimes, people are unsure of what they should include in their will and in the digital age, there are even more questions...
Handling probate as a surviving spouse
If your spouse recently passed away, your life may be different in many ways and you could be dealing with unimaginable emotional pain. Whether you have decided to move, are struggling with day-to-day aspects of your life, or feel depressed, this can be an incredibly...
Naming beneficiaries and tough decisions
Estate planning can lead to all sorts of difficult decisions that must be made, from deciding which type of plan is best for you to going over tax-related matters. However, it can be particularly challenging to name beneficiaries and decide how your property will be...
What is an estate tax closing letter?
Various questions could be on your mind if you are the executor of an estate, or if you are in the early stages of planning your own estate. For example, you could be wondering how to distribute assets appropriately or which beneficiaries to include in your estate...
Estate issues and social media
In the information age, life has become more complicated in various ways, including the distribution of assets after someone passes away. With social media, people are able to find support and access an abundance of information, but this technology can also lead to...
Does New York recognize holographic wills?
People have many different questions with regard to estate planning and it is paramount to find answers if you are uncertain about any aspect of the process. Whether you are not sure what to include in your trust or do not know if a certain type of will is even valid...