Estate planning helps ensure that you and your loved ones will be protected no matter what the future holds. In our blog, we discuss the elements of an estate plan, how an estate plan prepares for possible illness or incapacity, what you can do to leave a lasting legacy for your loved ones, and much more. For answers to questions about your specific estate planning needs, please contact our office to request a free initial consultation.
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Revocable Trust, Elephants, or Mortgages? A revocable trust is a trust whereby provisions can be altered or canceled dependent on the grantor or the originator of the trust. -
Britney Spears and Her Conservatorship Conservators are put in place through court authority to manage the affairs of those who are no longer capable of making their own decisions about health care or finances. -
Using a Special Needs Trust to Protect Your Loved Ones A supplemental special needs trust offers peace of mind that your disabled love one will be cared for long after you are gone. -
Estate Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community In the LGBTQIA+ community, estate planning can legally protect against discrimination even if others are reluctant to recognize your relationship and your desire to permit your partner to make decisions for your care should you become unable to. -
Why Letters of Intent Are So Important Your LOI is a valuable piece in your estate planning, and although it is an informal letter, it can more fully represent your intentions after you die. -
Who Gets an Inheritance if the Beneficiary is No Longer Alive? What happens to your inheritance if your beneficiary is no longer alive? You may be wondering whether if you leave property to your brother Jim, but he dies before you, would his kids inherit the property in his place? -
Special Needs Estate Planning Tips Children with a wide variety of special needs (disabilities) can live more productive lives than ever before with today's medicine and health care advancements. -
What Is A Will and What Is Your Will Capable Of? A will is a legally binding directive stating who will receive your property upon your death and is an important part of a comprehensive estate plan. -
Why You Need to Create an Estate Plan Sooner Than Later Every New Yorker, regardless of age or health, needs to prepare an estate plan to protect their family and their hard-earned assets. -
Life after being Vaccinated against Coronavirus According to the medical community, vaccinated individuals are significantly less likely to contract COVID-19; however, they may pose a health risk to others. -
Plan, Don’t wait for an Emergency You might be surprised at how attractive many retirement communities are. There are increasing opportunities for independent or assisted living. -
“For the 99.5% Act” and its Impact on Estate Planning Senators Jimmy Gomez and Bernie Sanders introduced a new bill to congress on March 25th, 2021 called “For the 99.5% Act”.