Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
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
Kings County Surrogate’s Court In New York State, each county has a Surrogate’s Court. The Kings County Surrogate’s Court handles cases involving the probate of a decedent’s Last Will and Testament and the administration of the decedent’s estates. They also handle specific types of guardianship
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
If you are a business owner consider making your business a legal entity. A limited liability company (LLC) is a legal status given to businesses. This establishment means the business will be its own legal entity and the owner(s) can be relieved of personal responsibility
Understanding Estate Administration and Probate Probate is a legal process in which all estates must go through, as long as the estates are contained in a will. The primary goal of probate is to transfer assets out of the deceased person’s name into the name