Losing a loved one is never easy—especially when you’ve been tasked with settling their estate. Follow our blog to learn more about the New York probate, estate, and trust administration process, then contact our office to schedule a consultation.
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Avoiding Identity Theft During Estate AdministrationExecutors must often exercise extreme caution when administering an estate, or the decedent’s personal information might fall prey to identity thieves.
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A Trust Can Be a Great Tool in Your Estate Planning Tool Kit.Learn the benefits of trusts, trustee roles, and how they ensure smooth asset distribution while avoiding probate delays. Build a solid estate plan today!
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Choosing the right executor : "Gladiator" - A cautionary taleAcademy Award winning film tells the story of an executor meeting multiple challenges in enforcing the terms of a last will and testament. Read blog for more!
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Why a Health Care Proxy is an important part of an Estate PlanEnsure your medical wishes are honored if you're incapacitated. Learn how a Health Care Proxy fits into a smart estate plan from Alatsas Law Firm. Read more!
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Probate delays highlight the benefits of a TrustRecent probate court delays confirm the benefits of a living trust
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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month - Long Term Care Planning can Preserve your assets, Provide you Help and Protect your Future.Learn about Alzheimer’s stages, care options, and how Alatsas Law Firm helps families plan financially for long-term care and asset protection.
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How and Why to Value Antiques and Collectibles During ProbateCollectibles and antiques often have more than just sentimental value. A proper appraisal is crucial to the probate process when handling a loved one’s estate.
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“For the 99.5% Act” and its Impact on Estate PlanningSenators Jimmy Gomez and Bernie Sanders introduced a new bill to congress on March 25th, 2021 called “For the 99.5% Act”. Read the blog for more!
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Do You Have a Personal Property Memorandum?Prevent family disputes over personal items with a personal property memorandum. Learn how to ensure your possessions go to the right heirs in your estate plan.
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Your "Simple Will" May Simply Not Be Good EnoughA will is essential, but it doesn't cover everything. Learn what assets and provisions fall outside a will and how a comprehensive estate plan protects them.
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Dealing With Ancillary Estate Proceedings in New YorkWhen someone with property in New York passes away in another state, probate may be complicated by ancillary estate proceedings. Learn how we can help.
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Steps In The Probate ProcessProbate is the legal process for authenticating a deceased person's will, reviewing their assets, paying their outstanding debts and taxes, and distributing what remains to their inheritors.