Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
While estate planning is an important task everyone faces at one point, it can get complicated. Oftentimes we are forced to think about our own mortality, and how we want our valuables to be passed along which is never easy. But essentially, the purpose of
When you start estate planning, you decide who you want to inherit your assets and who can make medical and financial decisions on your behalf. People without children or heirs tend to leave their assets to their favorite charities. However, anyone can leave any portion
Talking about death and money is an uncomfortable topic for many- especially when both are in the same conversation. It is common that people avoid talking about wills to their families and that they don’t know until the family member has already passed. However, it
In many households, parents care for and form unique bonds with children that are not theirs biologically, such as adopted children and stepchildren. Families may have a blend of biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren in one household. Therefore, it is essential to understand the
Having a trust is essential for comprehensive estate planning protection. However, if you are married, you will need to be more mindful of how you want to take care of your family. In your estate planning, you must decide if you want to do one
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic causing an uprising of interest in estate plans, there was a survey in 2022 that found that only about 33% of Americans have an established will. An established estate plan does not only save time and money for your loved ones
What is Probate? Probate is a court-supervised legal process that follows an individual’s death, whereby a probate court will establish the validity of one’s will. During this process, the court essentially oversees the distribution of a person’s asset after their death. How does the Probate
All families experience conflicts, but if it is to a particularly severe extent, you may not want one of your children to reap the benefits of your estate. There are different strategies for handling an estranged child in your estate plan. Based on the level
Being an executor of an estate can prove to be a particularly time-consuming responsibility. While a standard simple estate may only take a few months to probate, larger complicated ones with problems can last for years. If you are agreeing to the role of executor,
An inheritance is money you leave behind for specific individuals in your will. If you have children, it is likely a significant portion of your will is going to be devoted to leaving them your assets. While it is common to leave an equal share,