How to Protect Real Estate You Own in Multiple States or Countries: A Guide for NY and NJ Property Owners

For many New York and New Jersey residents, owning real estate outside their primary residence represents financial achievement and long-term security. Whether it is a second home in Florida, an investment property in Pennsylvania, or inherited property abroad, cross-border ownership is increasingly common. However, when Read More …

Leaving Your Family with Clarity: Estate Planning for Estranged Children in New York

Leaving Your Family with Clarity: Estate Planning for Estranged Children Familial relationships can be complicated, and sometimes they don’t work out, such as in the case of estrangement from a child. This can raise difficult questions when it comes to estate planning. It’s important to Read More …

5 Things You Need to Know About Revocable Living Trusts

Without a legal background, the world of estate planning can certainly seem complicated. While some people may understand the concept of a will, estate planning encompasses a variety of legal documents that each play a different role in making sure your assets are properly distributed Read More …

Estate Basics: Funding Your Living Trust

The biggest benefit of a living trust is that unlike many assets that are typically held in a will, the assets in a revocable living trust do not have to be probated. Oftentimes this will save the family or loved ones of the grantor considerable Read More …

Estate Planning for the Unmarried

Wills are often regarded as the most reliable way to safeguard our assets after we pass away by passing them on to our children and spouses. However, though we tend to think that estate planning is only a matter of concern for married couples and Read More …

Wading Through the World of Trusts – How do Various Trusts Differ?

Wading Through the World of Trusts – How do Various Trusts Differ? What are Trusts? Creating a trust with the help of an estate planning lawyer is a perfect way to kick off your estate plan, especially if you’re looking for a relatively easy, nearly Read More …