Estate planning helps ensure that you and your loved ones will be protected no matter what the future holds. In our blog, we discuss the elements of an estate plan, how an estate plan prepares for possible illness or incapacity, what you can do to leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones, and much more. For answers to questions about your specific estate planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Revocable Trust, Elephants, or Mortgages?A revocable trust is a trust whereby provisions can be altered or canceled dependent on the grantor or the originator of the trust.
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Britney Spears and Her ConservatorshipConservators are put in place through court authority to manage the affairs of those who are no longer capable of making their own decisions about health care or finances.
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Using a Special Needs Trust to Protect Your Loved OnesA supplemental special needs trust offers peace of mind that your disabled love one will be cared for long after you are gone.
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Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ CommunityLGBTQIA+ estate planning provides legal protection, allowing your partner decision-making rights in case others hesitate to acknowledge your relationship.
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Why Letters of Intent Are So ImportantYour LOI is a valuable piece in your estate planning, and although it is an informal letter, it can more fully represent your intentions after you die.
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Who Gets an Inheritance if the Beneficiary is No Longer Alive?If your chosen beneficiary, like your brother Jim, predeceases you, the question arises: do his children inherit the property in his absence?
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Special Needs Estate Planning TipsChildren with a wide variety of special needs (disabilities) can live more productive lives than ever before with today's medicine and health care advancements.
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What Is A Will and What Is Your Will Capable Of?A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan.
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Why You Need to Create an Estate Plan Sooner Than LaterEvery New Yorker, regardless of age or health, needs to prepare an estate plan to protect their family and their hard-earned assets.
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Life after being Vaccinated against CoronavirusAccording to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others.
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Plan, Don’t Wait for an EmergencyYou might be surprised at how attractive many retirement communities are. There are increasing opportunities for independent or assisted living.
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“For the 99.5% Act” and its Impact on Estate PlanningSenators Jimmy Gomez and Bernie Sanders introduced a new bill to congress on March 25th, 2021 called “For the 99.5% Act”.