A township has sued the estate of a deceased couple because their former home -- which the estate still owns -- has been overrun by weeds and become unsightly. Officials from the Michigan town where the home is situated claim that they did not have any other choice...
One of the important things to think about when doing long-term care planning in New York is where you are going to live. This can have a big impact on the type of plan you put in place, how much money is needed and much more. Though every case is different, the...
Unfortunately, not all probate issues proceed as smoothly as New York residents hope they will. Litigation revolving around trusts, wills and estates has become more prevalent than ever in the state. Most of these roadblocks occur because family members disagree about...
If you have been involved in an estate that went into probate you know how long and extensive of a problem this can be. Leaving your entire estate without a plan or a will can ensure there will be infighting and enmity among your heirs. Even people whom you never...
You want your will to be as complete as possible so that there is no confusion after you pass away. However, that doesn't mean you can put absolutely everything in it, and it's important for people in New York to know what they should leave out. For example, it's...
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...
Not many New Yorkers think about what will happen to their online social accounts if they should die. Some people do not think it is a big issue, but consider this: all of your personal messages, social account activity and personal photos are lingering on the...
Perhaps you're drafting a will in New York and you honestly don't want to leave your wealth to anyone—not your spouse, not your children and not any other family members. Maybe you've had a falling out or you just don't think they deserve it. No matter the...
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...
