Five Asset Protection Tips Before You Get Married

While an engagement is filled with the joy of new beginnings, the excitement of wedding plans and dreams of exotic honeymoons, it’s crucial to consider the importance of protecting your assets. While it may not seem like the most opportune time to discuss the topic, Read More …

Can I Probate a Copy of the Will in NY?

Testators, the people writing the will, are routinely counseled to securely store their will, whether that entails a secure vault or a filing cabinet. And while individuals usually adhere to this advice, the complementary component of this task is the ability to relocate the exact Read More …

How to Create an Estate Plan With Property in Multiple States

Have you been thinking about purchasing that tropical paradise vacation home you’ve been dreaming of in Florida? Or the charming countryside farmhouse with a picturesque landscape in Pennsylvania? Or how about a rustic ski cabin with a crackling fireplace in the mountains of Colorado? Over Read More …

Why Doctors, Especially, Should Worry About Asset Protection

The threat of a medical malpractice suit is an ever present reality for healthcare professionals in the United States. According to a study conducted in 2022, 31.2 percent of physicians reported that they have been sued at some point in their careers. Medical malpractice lawsuits Read More …

What Happens If Both Parents Of Minor Children Die?

When you have minor children, it is your inherent responsibility to provide for their care and ensure their well-being. While these responsibilities might seem obvious, they do not only apply to parenthood, but also in the event of untimely death. Death is a difficult and Read More …

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Charitable Remainder Trust in Estate Planning

Estate planning is a multi-faceted and intricate process, and each family will have different needs and considerations when formulating the most prudent estate plan. For the purposes of this article, we will be examining the charitable remainder trust, one of the estate planning tools available Read More …

Don’t Go to College Without a POA and Health Care Proxy!

Planning for college can simultaneously be an extremely exciting and daunting prospect. Between looking for dorms, choosing classes, and buying necessary items, the transition period between high school graduation and the first day of college is hectic. An overlooked part of this process, however, are Read More …

Rose Montague Lives in Regret! The Consequences of Poor Estate Administration

When creating an estate plan, choosing the right executor is the most important decision you can make. Take the case of Rose Montague, who decided to sign away control of her cousin’s estate administration to the Public Administrator of Bronx County. This resulted in a Read More …

What does the vote on Biden’s student debt relief program mean for your assets?

On June 30, 2023, the United States Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s plan to cancel up to $400 billion in student loans. By a vote of 6-3, it was decided that the Biden administration had acted unconstitutionally and overstepped its authority by proposing Read More …

How Parents Can Legally Protect Their Assets from the Liabilities of Home Accidents Involving Children

Imagine your teenager throws a party while you are out of town. Word spreads like wildfire, and soon your house is packed with more partygoers than your child had possibly imagined. Alcohol finds its way into the hands of those who should not have it, Read More …