Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
While discussions for estate planning often focus on married couples, estate planning for a single person is equally as important. In many instances, a single person may need to do things differently and the consequences of not having a well-coordinated plan can create real problems.
Because intellectual property is not a physical asset, it can easily be overlooked. Safeguarding a company’s intellectual property is crucial to developing and maintaining a successful business, however. Yet a company’s use of its intellectual property can result in high-stakes battles. This past year top U.S. politicians criticized the
Utilize estate planning professionals. To draft these basic estate plans, experts recommend carefully selecting a team of professionals who will educate you and draft what you need based on your individual situation. “Don’t feel like you have to jump at the first person whose
The assets that you have worked long and hard to accumulate can be lost within a very short period if they are not properly protected and you are sued, you file for bankruptcy or you are otherwise subject to judgments proceedings. However, understanding that certain
More Than a Will No one really wants to sit around thinking about what will happen if they get seriously sick or so incapacitated they can’t make sound financial decisions — let alone contemplate the actual D word. But that doesn’t mean you can forget
No one enjoys thinking about their own mortality, but we all want our families to be well-cared for after we’re gone. Many people set up trusts to help provide for loved ones and favorite causes after they pass away. A trust can help manage the
You’ve spent a lifetime building your estate. Now it’s time to decide how it will be distributed. Handing down your wealth is not as simple as writing a check or naming a beneficiary; you want to make the best decisions to preserve your financial legacy.
Estate and Wealth Planning can be hefty processes that can hold back many women from securing their future. It is no secret that we live in a complex world with an immense list of responsibilities, which, quite frankly, can lead us to lose sight of
Estate planning is essential for everyone, no matter how simple or small the estate. But once your estate edges close to $1 million, the complexities increase. Unless your estate is valued at more than $5.43 million—or $10.86 million for a married couple—you’re exempt from federal
When it comes to estate planning for a blended family, the concept of “yours, mine and ours” can complicate the process to the point that family dynamics become permanently strained. These days, many families include children, stepchildren, former spouses and in-laws. According to the Pew