Conscientious New Yorkers who understand the importance of estate planning should know various mistakes that have been made in the past that can have a negative impact on even the most comprehensive estate plan. One document that is beneficial is a power of attorney....
Most people could benefit from financial planning long before it occurs to them to look into it. Estate planning is another area where people often wait too long to get started, to their detriment. Divorce, however, is something people generally don't plan for at all....
Blended families face a number of challenges in building and maintaining harmony. Step-parent, step-child relationships are fraught with the potential for conflict. When one of the parents involved passes away, the result is often a contentious, even bitter battle...
As the reality of the new tax laws hit home, it is important to think about how they will affect estate planning. New Yorkers who have significant assets should be aware of certain ways to take advantage of the changes to the law. Often, people who have already taken...
As technology increases and different methods of accruing assets become more prominent, New Yorkers who have these assets in their portfolio should be aware of how to account for them in an estate plan. This is true even if these assets fluctuate in value, popularity...
New Yorkers who are thinking about their estate plan or already have an estate plan will want to pay strict attention to potential changes to the law and other factors that could necessitate changes. Simply drafting estate planning documents does not mean that it is...
As New Yorkers take steps to plan their estate, there are many alternatives available that should be weighed and considered before jumping in with both feet. For those with substantial assets, a major concern will be how to protect their beneficiaries from a massive...
The best time to create an estate plan is now. In general, people contemplate estate planning for weeks, months or even years before finally taking action. For some, it is a birthday, a life event or the start of a new year that finally inspires them to get started....
For New Yorkers who are drafting estate planning documents, their decisions on how best to distribute their assets to beneficiaries will hinge on multiple factors. Those who have significant assets and have certain desires for their loved ones and how they will live...
The decision to retire can create a sense of relief, joy and hope for the future. It can also leave you feeling anxious and unsettled. Going forward without the traditional source of income you've relied upon for years, possibly decades can be an adjustment. Without...
