Writing a comprehensive estate plan through wills and trusts helps protect your family's future and preserve your wealth for the next generation. These fundamental estate planning documents work together to control how your assets are distributed and can provide...
Finding the right home, office or other form of real estate can sometimes feel like a hunt for a needle in a haystack. While there are likely many properties available, many will not meet your needs or desires. They might be out of your price range, in a less than...
It is important to appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you lose the ability to do so. Your health care agent will also, to the extent possible, and in compliance with the law and medical practice and ethics, ensure doctors follow your...
Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a virtually indescribable turn of events. If you have recently received a terminal diagnosis, you are almost certainly grieving and shouldering a host of other kinds of emotional weight. Unfortunately, there are tasks that you may...
As more of life happens online, your digital presence becomes a meaningful part of your legacy. From banking apps and cloud storage to social media and cryptocurrency, the assets you control digitally need the same care and planning as your physical belongings. ...
Many people forget that they have an estate plan. As a result, several years may pass without any changes to a will or other legal documents. This can cause a testator’s (the person who makes a will) last wishes to become outdated. If the testator passes away without...
Choosing an executor for your estate is a significant decision. The person you select will assume responsibility for handling your financial, legal, and personal matters after your passing. Careful consideration of a few key factors can help ensure the choice is...
In commercial real estate, conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one party to another. This procedure involves a thorough examination of property rights, zoning laws and other legal and financial aspects. While crucial for a...
A power of attorney (POA) is n essential legal document that allows one person to appoint another to handle specific financial and legal matters on their behalf. You may need a POA to ensure others respect your wishes if you can't make decisions for yourself. It's...
In New York, any agreement involving real estate must be in writing in order to be enforceable. For commercial properties, you need a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA). This document spells out all the key parts of the transaction, including the purchase price,...
