After a will is executed, challenges can arise over the validity of the document. This is especially true if the will contains provisions that seem unfair or out of character for the testator or if someone advances a legitimate claim to some portion to the estate. In...
We have covered many of the different reasons why businesses are taken to court, but in this post we will focus on a major problem that has created many hardships for companies across the country–sexual harassment. Sexual harassment cases surface for various reasons,...
A number of different life changes may necessitate revising your estate plan, but the end of marriage is a particularly common reason for going over a will or creating a new trust. There are a number of ways in which divorce can lead to changes with respect to a...
You are running a thriving business in New York, but you do not want to work forever. If you were retiring from someone else’s company, they could simply replace you, but as the owner, this transfer is not so straightforward. We at Codispoti & Associates, P.C.,...
Many challenges may arise and create additional stress for those who own a business, such as disputes involving staff members or unique hurdles spread throughout an entire industry. However, litigation is especially difficult for many companies to navigate and it is...
We have covered quite a few different topics related to estate planning on this blog, but this post will focus on estate planning issues that affect those with a high net worth. For people with significant assets, estate planning can be especially stressful and may...
We have discussed different issues with regard to estate planning, but a number of other decisions may have to be made by those who are creating or reviewing a will or trust. For example, some people may choose to adopt an adult as an estate planning tool, but it is...
Earning the trust of a loved one over many years can sometimes mean accepting duties after the individual dies. When someone names you executor of one’s estate, it is an honor. That typically means that the deceased placed great trust in you and believed you would...
There are all sorts of trusts that people are able to set up in order to make sure their loved ones are able to receive their property once they pass away. For some people, unique situations require an even closer look at different types of trusts, such as those who...
After a motor vehicle crash, all sorts of questions may arise and a victim (as well as their family members) may be unsure about how life may change. Aside from the physical and emotional consequences of a crash, brought on by a debilitating injury or the loss of...