Refer to our regularly updated blog to learn about a variety of family law and asset protection issues in New York, as well as concerns related to elder law and bankruptcy. We provide these posts to help prospective clients better understand their legal options so they can make informed decisions about how to best proceed with their case. If you would like to discuss your issue further, contact our office to schedule a consultation with attorney Theodore Alatsas.
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Who is in Charge of Settling an Estate When a Will is Not Present?Once probate is underway, the named executor will take the necessary steps to complete probate and notify beneficiaries named in the will.
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Is Your Financial Information Up to Date?Preparing and organizing your financial information for when you are no longer capable will bring peace of mind to you today and relieve your loved ones' burden in the future.
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Unexpected accidents and illnesses do not discriminate by age.Without these critical documents appointing them as legal representatives, they will wind up in the court system.
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Your Plan Will Also Protect Your Legacy From Your Children's Potential Divorces or BankruptciesYour family’s memories of you can be connected, through your things, in deeply emotional ways that may have nothing to do with the actual cash value of items.
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Conservators must serve the conservatees' best interests.The conservator is the person(s) with the power to make decisions, and the conservatee is the adult who needs help.
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Helping Your Family With a Prepaid Funeral PlanWhen an individual passes away without a funeral plan, responsibility for arranging the funeral often falls on the deceased’s close family members, such as surviving spouses and children.
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Medical Advance Directives Are Legal Documents That Outline the Details of your Advance Healthcare Planning.A durable power of attorney names a person to act as your healthcare proxy or surrogate who can make medical decisions.
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A Trust Can Be a Great Tool in Your Estate Planning Tool Kit.There are many types of trusts, but they all establish a financial arrangement between three parties: the trustor(s), the trustee(s), and the beneficiary(ies).
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Estate Planning Requires Multiple ProfessionalsBoth spouses need to know their estate planning attorney, CPA, and other relevant planners.
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How to Amend Your Estate PlanIt is a mistake to think that a complete estate plan needs no further action after a spouse’s passing. Having a spouse pass away is a challenging life event emotionally, mentally, and financially.
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Assisting with Homelessness and Disabilities in New YorkThere are several ways to provide money or an inheritance to help your loved one but still protect her from unwise spending.
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How You Share Your Assets With Your Children is Up to YouIf you have more than one child, you’ve probably wondered if you should leave each of your children the same amount in your will or trust. For many families, the “Equality Principle” rules and every child receives the same inheritance.