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...
In a People magazine interview, Robin Williams' widow, Susan Williams, revealed her reasoning for going to probate court over her husband's estate. She said she opened up about the issue in order to resolve inaccurate rumors about the probate proceedings. According to...
Do you need an attorney to prepare your will in New York? The answer depends on your ultimate goals. The digital environment offers a plethora of do-it-yourself websites and computer software programs that can indeed take the lawyer out of the equation. However, in...
If you're not thinking about long-term care yet, you probably should be. According to some experts, there is a potential crisis looming in regards to the care that the elderly get in New York and the United States as a whole. Part of the problem is just the huge cost...
When you are facing your life in general, you can easily see that there are assets and property that must be dealt with should you pass away. A will is a part of your estate plan that can outline exactly what you want to see happen to your assets when you are no...
One of the most fundamental questions about long-term care is quite simple: How much care are you going to need? The answer to this question helps define the amount of money you'll need, the specific steps you want to take, and how soon you should get the plan in...
Even if a deceased person made you sole heir and beneficiary of his or her trust prior to passing away, it is possible that the trust could be challenged in court. For example, if you had one sibling who was disinherited, that sibling may try to invalidate the trust...
A will is a legally binding document that has to be respected in New York, but that does not mean it can't be challenged. In certain cases, family members feel that the will is unfair and needs to be thrown out. Common reasons include: 1. Saying that the will was...
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...
