Estate tax laws can change every year, and 2016 is no different. In this respect, as we come to the end of 2015, there is something you should keep in mind for the year ahead -- regardless of whether you have an existing estate plan or want to create one for the first...
Estate planning includes an incredible amount of information, and it's important to add your Facebook account and password to the list. It's wise to write down all of the login information that someone else would need to access your account and then keep it with your...
Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. In fact, every adult New York resident should consider drawing up an estate plan, and speaking with a qualified estate planning lawyer is a great way to start with that process. When speaking with your attorney, be sure to...
Life happens. We can get so caught up in our jobs and our kids that we forget to put an estate plan in place. It is easy to push this to the side and not think about it. But you are really doing a disservice to your family. If you don't have a plan, how are they...
With the right preparation, most estate planning mistakes can easily be avoided. You just need to know what to watch out for in advance. Below are four of the most common mistakes in New York. 1. Doing nothing. You may be surprised to know how many people don't have...
Whether you like the game show "Family Feud" or not, one thing is for certain: You don't want to start a feud among your own family members with your will and estate plan. This happens all too often, though, when family members disagree on the distribution. There are...
Letting your estate planning take a back seat because you aren't sure what to do first is not a great idea. At , a Rochester, New York, estate planning law firm, we can guide you through the process of putting an effective estate plan in...
If you're an art enthusiast or a collector, you may purchase art for one of two reasons: You're either buying art that you love, or you're buying art that you think will see an upward shift in value over time, looking at it as an investment. Sometimes, these two...
Are you thinking about giving money to charities when you pass away, and are you considering writing it into your will? While giving from your assets and accumulated wealth is certainly possible and noble, you should know that there is another way to give in New York...
Being involved in a dispute over an estate that was left with no planning is not something that anyone wants to be a part of. It can mean hard feelings and raw emotions for everyone who is present. Figuring out now how to pass your property and assets on to your...
