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,...
Proper estate planning can avoid family disputes
It goes without saying that everyone in New York can use some type of estate plan. For those who are facing the prospect of a significant tax bill because they have major assets, it is not enough to have an estate plan. It is also necessary to have a grasp on how the...Legal dispute centers around late artist’s estate
The estates of artists can be complex and can lead to many people fighting over them after the person has passed. This is especially true when there were disagreements and dueling assertions as to what the testator wanted. When these issues cannot be solved by...Understanding fiduciary responsibilities after a person’s death
The responsibilities of a fiduciary in New York should be taken seriously after a person’s death. Estate administration has certain requirements based on the estate plan and the fiduciary plays a critical role. There are numerous terms that could be applicable,...Untying The Knot Of A Loved One’s Finances
If you asked your children to make sense of your finances without any input from you, would they be able to do it? Would they be able to piece together the information they need without knowing your computer passwords? Would your filing cabinet give them the answers...
