Estate Planning

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...

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...

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...

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...

Naming beneficiaries is an integral part of creating your estate plan in New York. Determining who will receive your assets after your passing will give you peace of mind. Choosing your beneficiaries takes considerable thought. Here are factors you should way when...

Collectibles could slow down probate in New York, especially if some of them don't have a fair market value available. IRS collects taxes on the sale of collectibles, including when a beneficiary sells what they inherited. Testators will want to consider the potential...

If you have created a high net-worth estate you should consider the tax implications of how you divide your estate. New York also has certain laws to follow that determine if your will is valid. New York law Laws change over time, so you should be sure that all...

When you're enjoying your life in New York, you may not be thinking about the future and how your assets will be divided after you pass away. Unfortunately, this mindset can lead to family quarrels if it isn't addressed. Creating an estate plan solves this problem by...

While it may not be pleasant to think about the fact that we'll pass away one day and need to have our affairs in order, it is important to make sure your loved ones know about your final wishes. If you're a New York resident, here are some things you need to know...

When a person dies, their assets get distributed among the beneficiaries named in their will. When a person dies without a will, they have died intestate. When a person dies intestate, the law determines how their estate gets distributed. In the state of New York, the...