In order to handle estate planning issues appropriately, you may need to carefully review the unique details of your situation. Additionally, it is likely that communication will play a role in the way that your estate is set up and could also affect how your loved...
Estate Planning And Probate
Estate planning and the holidays
Estate planning can be tricky for an assortment of reasons, some of which have been covered on this blog. Our law firm recognizes how hard it can be for people to figure out which type of plan is the most ideal for their unique circumstances and the hurdles they may...
Looking at the benefits of spendthrift provisions
If you are in the middle of creating a trust or are simply beginning to approach the estate planning process, you could have all sorts of questions, some of which may be unique to your situation. For example, you may want to give a portion of your estate to a...
Don’t make any of these estate planning mistakes
Any estate planning mistake, even a small one, can have a major impact on you and your loved ones. This is why you should do whatever it takes to make all the right decisions. Here are some of the many estate planning mistakes that have plagued others before you:...
Reasons to contest a will
When it comes to estate matters, making sense of the situation can be challenging. Often, people in this position are already going through emotional pain after the loss of a loved one and many are unsure of which steps they should take next. Unfortunately, wills and...
Working through an estate-related dispute
When it comes to estate matters, disagreements can arise for numerous reasons. Whether you are the executor of an estate or are a beneficiary who believes that assets are not being distributed properly, it is crucial to know your rights and do what you can to achieve...
Planning a will
While the idea of planning a will is not generally pleasant, it is a necessary step for people in New York who want their wishes to be honored after their death. The will often involves important matters such as the care of children, as well as the division of large...
Addressing the breach of fiduciary duties
If you are struggling with emotional pain after recently losing a loved one, daily life may be difficult. Moreover, you may be trying to work through various challenges brought on by the passing of someone you cared deeply about. Unfortunately, some executors fail to...
What happens when there’s something off about a will?
There are certain kinds of people who intentionally target aging individuals for fraud. Sometimes they are nursing home or house care staff. Other times, they are people who become romantically entangled with someone near the end of life. Their ultimate goal is to...
Estate planning: Taking care of your pet after injury or death
By law, pets are classified as property, but you don’t think of your pet that way. Your pet is your companion, a friend and a confidant. If you couldn’t be there, you’d want to have someone treat your pet like family, not like an asset. You can protect your pet in the...