Does My Estranged Spouse Have A Right To Inheritance?

It is the unfortunate reality that marriages can end in separation or divorce. Although separation and divorce are a natural part of current relationship trends in the United States and across the world, it is important to understand their estate planning implications. Particularly, it is Read More …

Ancillary Probate: What Is It And How Do I Avoid It?

Upon the death of a person without an estate plan or only a last will and testament as a testamentary document, their estate must go through the probate process or their will must be submitted to the Surrogate’s Court located in the county of their Read More …

Planning Your Estate After A Terminal Diagnosis

Receiving a terminal diagnosis is a devastating health outcome for a patient and their loved ones, and while it most certainly will cause dread and despair, it is important to realize that the terminally diagnosed person and their family must take certain steps to ensure Read More …

Assuring Your Family’s Financial Security in a COVID & Post COVID World through Estate Planning

How long will we be living with COVID-19? While this question might seem to apply only to the health-related aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that it has also fundamentally challenged our financial lives as Americans. The decrease in consumption and Read More …

How To Access The Safe Deposit Box Of A Deceased Loved One

To ensure the safety and discrete storage of private objects, some people employ the use of safe deposit boxes. While this can be a prudent storage method, as banks and financial institutions that provide safe deposit boxes have tight security measures, the estate planning implications 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 …

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 …

The Failure of Kings County Surrogate Court

After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to be worried about is handling their estate. An unresponsive, unhelpful, and irresponsible surrogate court can make the process of settling a loved one’s estate exceedingly more difficult. In this article, we will focus on Read More …