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If you have questions about family law or asset protection strategies in New York, we’re here to help. Browse our FAQs to learn about child custody, spousal support, estate planning, long-term care planning, and more. Then, contact our office to schedule a consultation to discuss how Alatsas Law Firm can help you find a way to move forward with confidence.

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What Is a Step-Up in Basis and How Does It Cut Your Inherited Tax Bill?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
What Does a Probate Attorney Do? A Guide for New York Executors

Category: Probate, Estate & Trust Administration | New York Probate | New York Administration Proceedings
How can I keep my financial affairs private with a trust in NYC?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts | Avoiding Probate - The Revocable Living Trust
What is the 3-Year for a Deceased's Estate?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
How do Health Care Directives Work in New York Estate Planning?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts | Health Care Proxy and Medical Directives
Do You Have to Wait 7 Months After Probate in New York?

Category: Probate, Estate & Trust Administration | New York Probate | New York Administration Proceedings
What are the risks of not having a power of attorney in place?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts | Power of Attorney
How do I handle an uncontested divorce in estate planning?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
What does Suze Orman say about Estate Planning?

Category: Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts | Estate planning terms | Avoiding Probate - The Revocable Living Trust
Who Can Help With Probate and Trust Administration in Brooklyn?

Category: Probate, Estate & Trust Administration | New York Probate | New York Administration Proceedings | Trust Administration
What Assets Cannot Be Placed in a Trust?

Category: Asset Protection
How can I learn more about asset protection strategies for middle-income families?

Category: Asset Protection | Irrevocable Trusts | Family Asset Transfers

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