When a New Yorker decides to take the necessary steps to create an estate plan and craft a will, the basics will sometimes get lost in the process. However, it is imperative to remember that there are some baseline legal requirements for legal wills. The person who...
Health care costs have continued to rise at an alarming rate. Health care needs often grow as we age. For many of us, the potential cost of health care for our later years is enough to cause us to lose sleep. Long-term care insurance is one of the solutions some are...
Residents of New York might know that they should take the necessary steps to create an estate plan such as having a will. For all the good intentions that go along with will planning, it might be put off until later, repeatedly. Procrastination is a profound negative...
Estate planning covers decisions about financial matters and the creation of one's legacy. it also covers immediate and important decisions about health care and a person's preferences for the end of life. Advance care planning is not something that should be left up...
When a person in Rochester and throughout New York State prepares for the future and crafts an estate plan, a nightmare scenario is that it will be vulnerable to a will contest. There might be a family member who will consider challenging a will. There are multiple...
For New Yorkers who are thinking about strategies for their estate plan, a factor that is often overlooked is what will happen if they become incapacitated or ill. This should be considered as part of the process. An example of the importance of this came to light...
There is one sure way to avoid seeing your life assets pass through probate - with all the expense and delay and tax liabilities that go with probate. The secret? Don't own anything. There are a number of ways to un-own your home, real estate, bank accounts,...
For New York residents who are taking steps to prepare for the future with an estate plan, having collectibles and striving to keep them in the family without burdening loved ones with onerous tax implications is one of the main considerations. Understanding the...
New Yorkers who have created their own wealth and independence through entrepreneurship are often guilty of failing to keep their estate planning documents current. Much like creating a business, drafting estate planning documents is often viewed in the now with the...
Many of the cues that get people thinking about estate planning are family related. New marriages, becoming a grandparent, passing along a family business or protecting family heirlooms can all be the impetus for starting an estate plan. A new trend may require a...
