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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Living Trust vs. Will: Understanding These Estate Planning Tools and Which to ChooseHere is a comparison of a living trust vs. will, as well as what these estate planning documents are best for and how they differ from other legal strategies.
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What Is a Living Will, and How Does It Compare to a Standard Will?Here is some information about the difference between a will and living will and also the purpose of a living will should you choose to create one.
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The Basics of Generation Skipping Tax and How it Affects Estate PlanningThis article will explore what the generation-skipping tax is and how it works in the estate planning process.
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How to Choose a Guardian for Your ChildThis article will discuss the importance of appointing a legal guardian for a child and how to make someone a legal guardian in New York.
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What Is a Codicil, and How Is It Used to Change a Last Will and Testament?Here is an overview of what using a codicil for updating your will entails and where to turn for legal help to change the details of your will.
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Estate Planning Update: How to Do It and WhenHere are common reasons you may need may need an estate planning update and how an estate planning attorney can help.
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Last Wills and Testaments | Most Commonly Asked QuestionsNeed answers for your last will and testament questions? Read now for the most commonly asked questions and answers for last wills and testaments.
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Five Estate Planning MythsDid you know that estate planning is not just for the rich and famous? Learn about the myths of estate planning and how protecting your assets for the future can be easy and cheap today!
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Estate Planning With No HeirsEven with no children or family members to inherit your life-time earnings, there are many options for your estate planning. Read now for alternate ways to create a will or trust without heirs.
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What Happens When You Die Without a Will?Even famous celebrities, like Aretha Frankin, die without creating a will, thus cause complications when distributing their assets. Read now for the importance of creating a will with your lawyer.
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Estate Planning Strategies for Expensive Hobbies and CollectionsDo you want to provide protection for your expensive hobbies and collections after your death? Learn now about the value your collection has and how estate planning can protect your passion.
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How Do I Avoid Estate Taxes?This article discusses the legal ways one can avoid paying estate taxes on their inheritance or other financial assets passed down from family members.