A lot of different questions come up for heirs and relatives after the death of a loved one. One of those questions could relate to their departed family member's will and whether the will they have is actually the latest one to be drafted. This could inevitably lead...
Estate planning includes a number of complex issues and documents such as wills and trusts and assets and debts. Keeping up with all the rules and trends related to estate planning can be difficult to do, which is one reason to seek professional advice about such...
A man witnessed the mess that was made when his girlfriend's parents did not leave behind the proper paperwork when they passed away. Everything having to do with their finances was incredibly complicated and difficult to figure out. He went to his own parents after...
As more equality has been achieved in New York and across the United States, the role that women play in estate planning has also shifted. While men used to bring in the majority of the wealth in a marriage, that has been changing, and studies show that just over half...
Estate planning can bring a sense of peace to a situation that can be emotionally upsetting to you and your loved ones. Making sure that your finances are taken care of so that if something should happen, it can provide both you and your family a firm foundation for...
Many New Yorkers feel good about their estate plan because they got all of their documents completed years ago. However, a lot has changed. Most of us now have a significant digital footprint. That's why it's essential to ensure that all of your digital assets are...
An estate plan in New York is important not just for the minor children you leave behind but also for adult children. While you are still able to, it is a good idea to get a team together of financial advisers and lawyers who can assist with this type of transaction....
The fate of a New York millionaire's estate is still up for debate. The 97-year-old man, who made his millions developing real estate on Staten Island, died in 2012. He left behind an estate worth approximately $40 million; however, he did not leave any wills or...
Having an estate plan is a good idea, but only if the desired results are achieved. An estate plan should have a positive and empowering effect on its heirs, and not a divisive effect. Too many times, the latter is the outcome. Having the assets distributed as the...
A legal dispute between reggae legend Bob Marley's estate and a chicken finger chain called Raising Cane has been settled and resolved. According to the now-settled lawsuit, the chicken finger purveyor was been using Marley's famous words, "One Love," as a slogan to...
