Many New York residents include durable powers of attorney in their estate plans to ensure that important medical and financial decisions will be made by a trusted and responsible individual if they become incapacitated or otherwise need help. Drafting these documents...
Year: 2023
Obstacles that may prevent or delay a new home closing
Real estate transactions can contain a minefield of possible deal-killing obstacles. The clock starts ticking from the moment both parties sign the purchase contract, and then the complicated business of selling and buying a home in New York begins. Home inspections...
How can you talk to your family about your estate plan in New York?
Estate planning is one of the most important ways to protect your family and your assets. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult conversations to have with your loved ones. Thankfully, there are certain ways that you can make this conversation easier for...
Tips for talking with your parents about estate planning
Speaking to your New York loved ones about their estate plan is difficult but essential. As challenging as it is, the day will come when parents are no longer there or aren't able to communicate their desires. Missing out on this conversation causes stress and...
How to plan your estate: a checklist
There are a lot of issues to consider in planning an estate properly for when you're gone. The following is a checklist to help you start thinking about the answers you need for proper estate planning in New York. The most important things to remember when planning...