Estate Planning

Estate planning, often associated with later life stages, might seem premature for college students. However, life's unpredictability does not exempt younger adults, making estate planning an important consideration even at this early stage of life.  The following are...

If you have an estate plan in place, then you are further along than most people. Over half of all Americans have yet to address this issue. If you have a plan, remember that estate planning is a constant process, and your plan should reflect your current wishes....

Stating your wishes on how to be taken care of when you become incapacitated or how to distribute your estate when you die makes estate planning an essential process for everyone. But the party you name as your executor plays an integral role in attaining this. You...

Many people have causes that they want to support. While they can do that while they’re alive, some are fortunate enough to be able to continue to support those charities after they die. There are several ways that a person can make this happen. It is critical to...

After you’ve made your estate plan, you may be wondering if you should talk to anyone about your decisions. While some people talk about their estate plans, many people keep their personal matters private. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing to talk to...

Having an estate plan in place can bring peace of mind, knowing that your assets will be distributed according to your wishes after your passing. However, you may make mistakes that can jeopardize your legacy, even with the best intentions, and it can cause...

One of the most important things you can do after working hard your entire life is figuring out what will happen to your estate when you die. If you die without a will in place, New York intestacy laws would dictate how your assets are distributed. But what if you...

In today’s fast-paced world, where legal matters are becoming increasingly complex, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of intestate laws.  These laws govern what happens to a person’s assets and property when they pass away without a valid will. In New York,...

Most parents who take the prudent step of drafting or updating their wills to designate a person to become the legal guardian of their child should both of them die or become unable to care for that child never have that unimaginable scenario occur.  Many of the...

It’s important to have someone else in place to make certain decisions for you, such as using a medical power of attorney to give your agent the ability to make your medical choices. You may also use a power of attorney to give that individual the ability to make...