Law Office of Inna Fershteyn and Associates, P.C.
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
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
A common misconception is that having an estate plan simply means drafting a will or a trust. However, there is more to include in your estate planning to ensure that all your assets are seamlessly transferred to your heirs. A successful estate plan should also
What links Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix, Abraham Lincoln, and Aretha Franklin? Not much, you’re probably thinking. They do, however, share one significant feature. They all died intestate, which implies they didn’t leave a will behind. Pablo Picasso died in 1973 at the age of 91,
On rare occasions, wills are challenged in court if the will does not follow necessary guidelines. In some cases, the will may not fulfill legal requirements such as a necessity for two present witnesses. In other cases, an individual may be able to prove that
Being prepared is a feeling that everyone wants to experience especially when you are about to plan major life decisions. Preparing before your initial consultation with an Estate Planning attorney will help the attorney create the best plan for you, and shorten this process for
Family time is what summers are for, whether you are planning a family vacation, road trip, amusement park, or any adventure. The thought of hardship or loss is not something you want to consider, so before you start planning any activities in the summer, make
An estate plan is crucial as it ensures all your interests and wishes are met at the time of your passing. Estate planning is the process in which you decide how your estate will be divided upon your death. This plan typically includes drafting a
A will is a crucial document that dictates your plans in regards to your medical healthcare and your financial care in terms of your assets once you become incapacitated and are unable to make decisions for yourself. Drafting a will can be complicated and though
An Advance Care Directive details an individual’s wishes regarding their healthcare in the case that they become incapacitated and are unable to advocate for their wants and needs. Drafting this directive reduces stress and anxiety by ensuring that no matter what happens you are prepared
It’s February 1, 2020. New York is in the midst of the Northeastern Blizzard of 2021 and the state of emergency has been declared. We are also in the midst of the deadly 2nd wave of Covid-19: 150-200 New Yorkers dying daily. They are dying