Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Estate planning is the process of legally deciding how your assets will be distributed in the event of your death. This is important to set up well in advance because you want as much say as possible. The sooner you start estate planning, the more
Estate planning is an important and necessary step in ensuring you and your loved ones are taken care of in the future. A Last Will and Testament is one of the documents that many individuals choose to draft as part of their estate plan. In
When drafting a will, it is crucial that you name an Executor. An Executor is a personal representative of your estate. The primary responsibilities of an Executor include probating your will, collecting any of your assets, protecting your property until any debts and taxes have
We live through many life events and we want our estate plan to reflect us. An estate plan usually consists of a will, durable power of attorney, advance directive, and healthcare proxy. Individuals may add or subtract or amend these documents as they prefer. It’s
Divorce can be a complicated legal procedure, but an important aspect to consider before and after the divorce is your estate plan. Whether before or after a divorce, it’s understandable that you’re tired of sifting through legal documents. However, if you do not take action
The holidays are a few times of the year when the entire family gets together. Your family members are gathered to celebrate so they are more relaxed and not as distracted by everyday obligations. It’s a great time to catch up, make new memories, and
Estate Planning for Unmarried Partners Estate planning for unmarried partners is crucial because unmarried partners do not share the same protections and benefits offered to married partners. For instance, in the event of incapacity, unmarried partners are not necessarily able, or easily allowed, to make
If you have carefully prepared an estate plan, you are off to a great start. Creating a will or living trust makes a difficult life event just a little easier on your loved ones. If you are worried about the probate process, for yourself or
2021 began with President Biden assuming his role in the White House office. Now Democrats control the House of Representatives as well as the Senate. Therefore, many people are anticipating changes to policies. Biden has started discussing tax changes, however, it’s still too early to
A large number of Americans do not have an estate plan. Aside from the challenges of not having an estate plan, Americans are failing to learn even the basic details about how estate plans function. There are many misconceptions about what an estate plan is