How Wrongful Death Actions Affect Probate: A Guide for New York Families
When a person who holds an estate dies due to the negligence of another, the estate’s beneficiaries can file wrongful death or... Read More
Probate Litigation: What You Need to Know
If you are considering creating a Last Will and Testament or other estate planning documents, you probably have questions about probate court... Read More
Top 5 Reasons to Consult an Estate Planning Attorney
Online services make it easier than ever to draft your own Last Will and Testament, as well as creating other estate planning... Read More
4 Types of Trusts You Need to Know About
You probably already knew that trusts allow assets to pass easily to heirs, but you might not be aware that there are... Read More
Why Get an Estate Plan?
The majority of people would be surprised to discover a particular fact about estate planning law: every person has an estate plan... Read More
Charitable Remainder Trusts: What You Need to Know
If you are in the process of estate planning or just getting ready for retirement, you have probably come across the term... Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Advance Directives
An advance directive is a written record a person makes regarding their wishes for medical treatment. Many times, this document includes a... Read More
Gift Tax: An Overview
When making plans for how their estate is to be handled, many people try to avoid taxation as much as possible and... Read More
Probate Litigation: What It Is and How to Avoid It
It is an unfortunate fact that sometimes legal disputes arise surrounding property and persons affected by illness, aging and death. Probate courts... Read More
Is a Living Trust Right for You?
Creating a living trust often allows an estate to avoid probate, making them an incredibly popular option in estate planning. This simplifies... Read More