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Qualities to look for in an estate executor

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 30, 2016 | Trustees

Often during estate planning, individuals and even attorneys become so focused on creating airtight documents, they may overlook the small but crucial details until the last minute. Choosing the right executor is one such details that some may put off until later....

Be careful about taking care of an estate without legal authority

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 28, 2016 | Estate Planning

When a parent passes away, it’s important to know who has the legal authority to take care of things. When siblings don’t know what the will says–or ignore it–problems can ensue. For example, one woman lived far from her father and her brother,...

How many people don’t have wills?

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 25, 2016 | Wills

If you don’t have a will, do you feel like you’re the only one, or do you perhaps not know many other people who do have them? While your age clearly plays into this–as people are more likely to write a will as they get older–it’s worth...

Probate litigation in New York

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 23, 2016 | Probate Litigation

The period of time following the loss of a loved one’d death is emotionally traumatic for all family members and friends of the individual who died. It is enough just to process the intensity of feelings and emotions that will come — often in waves —...

Understanding someone’s reticence to give up financial control

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 18, 2016 | Trustees

On of the matters of estate and financial planning that can come up in later years is whether someone still has the capacity to manage all of their own finances. While this is certainly a realistic consideration in many cases, it can be a difficult consideration for...

It is never too early to think about long-term care planning

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 16, 2016 | Long-Term Care Planning

As residents of Monroe County in New York age, many begin to experience concerns about their golden years. These concerns often manifest as feeling fearful about the possibility of declining mental and physical health. These fears can be exacerbated as retirees see...

5 key parts of estate planning

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 15, 2016 | Estate Planning

If you think that estate planning in New York sounds too comprehensive and complex, making it rather intimidating, it can be easier to break it down into separate parts. Below are five key areas that you need to consider: 1. Probate. This is the legal term for the...

Warren Buffett’s thoughts on giving money to children

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 11, 2016 | Wills

When writing your will, you may be thinking of simply dividing your money and assets up evenly between your children. While you can do as you please, and this is what many people choose, it can be interesting to look at investor Warren Buffett’s thoughts on the...

Millennials and Advanced Health Care directives

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 9, 2016 | Estate Planning

Although many millennials have yet to acquire enough wealth for asset distribution to heirs to be an issue of concern, they may want to make a plan for how their affairs should be handled in the event of incapacitation. In this regard, millennials should ask...

Have a loved one with special needs? There is a trust for that

On behalf of Weinstein & Randisi | Mar 5, 2016 | Trusts

All parents worry about the long-term health, safety and wellbeing of their children. However, parents of children with special needs face challenges the rest of us do not. Not only must these parents care for their special needs family members far longer than parents...
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5 reasons why new parents need a will

Oct 14, 2019

When you welcome your first child, your life forever changes. For the first few months, you are busy caring for a newborn—figuring out how to soothe your child, feed them and survive some sleepless nights. While many parents do lots of research on the best car seat,...

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What’s holding Americans back from forming an estate plan?

Sep 20, 2019

Americans are confused. They're confused about estate planning and rightfully so, it's a diverse topic. Should you create a will, a trust or both? It depends because they serve different purposes, but both can be beneficial to form a complete estate plan. Will and...

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6 things to consider when choosing an executor

Sep 3, 2019

In New York, estates are settled through probate by an executor, who is named in the will or estate plan. If there is no executor, or the named executor is unable to serve, the estate can be probated by an administrator, typically a professional, who is appointed by...

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