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...
More and more American couples are opting not to get married these days. As for those who do get married, though, many are deciding to wait until they are much older to tie the knot. Also, divorced and widowed Americans are also choosing to forgo remarriage and...
When you pass away, you will want to have an estate plan in place to help your heirs know what you want done with your belongings and assets. Someone will need to be made a trustee or an estate administrator. You can put all of your belongings in a trust that this...
A lot of New York parents are caregivers for adults or parents of young children. This means that these individuals are caring for another person who is unable to independently care for him or herself. Because of this dependent relationship, estate planners who serve...
Recently, there has been several stories in the news about young people dying intestate. That means there is no will, no estate plan, no executor listed in any legal document. Estate plans aren't just for the old and/or wealthy. They are for everyone who has...
Since 1955, the average lifespan of Americans has grown by 10 years. This is a very important point in terms of estate planning and financial advising. According to one financial advisor from Merrill Lynch, as the life spans of Americans increase, so too does the risk...
Estate planning largely revolves around creating wills and passing assets on to family members. Children and spouses are given money, investments, property and more. This makes single people often think they don't need to do any estate planning. After all, if you've...
