One of the most complex situations in New York regarding an estate plan is when there is a legal dispute. Often, these come about because the testator changed their will to change or remove heirs. For people who are considering a will contest for any reason, having...
Estate planning is about protecting your plans and your legacy. It is about safeguarding your future and putting your wishes on record. To be successful, an estate plan should do more than just account for all of your assets. The best estate plans take into account...
Choosing an executor as part of your will is an often overlooked step. People naturally choose the oldest child or a sibling they are close to. They often fail to account for the reality of the role of executor. If you have never been in that position yourself, it is...
New Yorkers who create an estate plan are doing so with the interests of their loved ones in mind. This is an act of kindness to ensure that all the issues that need to be settled when a person dies can be done with relative simplicity. However, there are often...
As New Yorkers grow older, they will inevitably need to pay stricter attention to their healthcare requirements. This often results in high costs that are not covered by insurance and Medicare. A prime example of this is when an elderly person needs to receive...
A common topic for dispute of an estate plan in New York is whether the document is valid or not because of the way it was formulated. Not everyone has the time to take the necessary steps to have a conventionally valid will. However, those who do not can still create...
A last will and testament is an important part of any estate plan. A will is one of the few estate planning tools that is useful for almost everyone. That said, there are things that a will cannot accomplish. Depending on your goals in leaving a legacy, you may want...
