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Choosing the Right Executor

5 Tips for Choosing The Right Executor For Your Estate

Estate planning is the process of legally deciding how your assets will be distributed in the event of your death ...
Planning Effectively After Dementia Diagnosis

How to Effectively Plan Ahead When Diagnosed with Dementia?

After receiving a devastating diagnosis of dementia, you may be overwhelmed with confusion on what next steps to take. Many ...
Questions To Ask An Elder Law Attorney

Top 10 Things to Ask your Elder Law Attorney

Speaking with an Elder Law attorney in New York is often nerve- racking, as it’s hard to know what questions ...
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Different Types of Wills That Are Drafted In NY

Estate planning is an important and necessary step in ensuring you and your loved ones are taken care of in ...
Drafting a Trust Over A Will During Covid19

Is A Trust Better than a Will after COVID-19 Pandemic?

For almost two years now, the world we live in has been impacted greatly by the Covid-19 pandemic. During these ...
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Changing a Will: When Should I Do It?

We recently had a client come in to change his last will. Although he had not originally intended to make ...
Requirements to Serve as an Executor of an Estate

Who Can Serve as an Executor of an Estate?

When drafting a will, it is crucial that you name an Executor. An Executor is a personal representative of your ...
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When is it necessary to review or change my estate plan?

We live through many life events and we want our estate plan to reflect us. An estate plan usually consists ...
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Importance of Revising Your Estate Plan Before and After Divorce

Divorce can be a complicated legal procedure, but an important aspect to consider before and after the divorce is your ...
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Why The Holidays Are A Great Time To Discuss Estate Planning With Family

The holidays are a few times of the year when the entire family gets together. Your family members are gathered ...
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What Cases Does the Kings County, NY Surrogate’s Court Handle?

Kings County Surrogate’s Court In New York State, each county has a Surrogate’s Court. The Kings County Surrogate’s Court handles ...
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How to Create an Estate Plan Suited for Unmarried Partners

Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners Estate planning for unmarried partners is crucial because unmarried partners do not share the same ...
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How to Create an Estate Plan that Will Avoid Probate

If you have carefully prepared an estate plan, you are off to a great start. Creating a will or living ...
Effects of the Biden Administration on my Estate Plan

How the Biden Administration Could Affect Your Estate Plan?

2021 began with President Biden assuming his role in the White House office. Now Democrats control the House of Representatives ...
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5 Common Estate Planning Myths

A large number of Americans do not have an estate plan. Aside from the challenges of not having an estate ...
LLC Basics

What is an LLC (Limited Liability Company)

If you are a business owner consider making your business a legal entity. A limited liability company (LLC) is a ...
The Difference Between An Estate Executor And An Estate

What is the difference between an estate executor and an estate administrator?

Understanding Estate Administration and Probate Probate is a legal process in which all estates must go through, as long as ...
6 Things You Need For Estate Planning

6 Estate Planning Must-Haves

A common misconception is that having an estate plan simply means drafting a will or a trust. However, there is ...
LLC for asset protection

Using a LLC for Asset Protection

A Limited Liability Corporation, or LLC, can be utilized for any size firm, from sole proprietorships to multi-ownerships. In addition, ...
Estate Planning for Small Businesses

Estate Planning Guidance for Small Business Owners

Did you know that the majority of small companies fail within the first generation? It's not because these firms aren't ...