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  • The Revocable Trust is a key part of a complete estate plan
    Learn how a revocable trust helps avoid probate, offers privacy, and provides flexibility in estate planning. Discover the benefits and considerations for your assets.
  • The Top Benefits of Consulting an Asset Protection Lawyer in Brooklyn
    Protecting Your Assets is an important part of estate planning, especially if you want to pass a legacy to your children and grandchildren
  • No Matter the Size of Your Business or Its Profits, You Need a Plan.
    Estate Planning Mistakes Family Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
  • If something terrible happened to you and your spouse, who would take care of your children?
    Naming a guardian for your minor children can help ensure they will be raised according to your wishes. Let Alatsas Law Firm help you get things in order.
  • Social Security is America's most widely utilized retirement plan, and a source of the majority of income for millions of Americans.
    A majority of elderly Americans receive at least half of their income from Social Secuirty benefits earned during a lifetime of work.
  • Estate Planning Basics
    Master estate planning essentials: discover key documents, misconceptions, and strategies for effective asset distribution.
  • When should a family consider a trust as part of an estate plan, and what type of trust should they use?
    A living trust can be a powerful tool in implementing an effective estate plan, providing many benefits including asset protection and probate avoidance.
  • What Is a Pure Grantor Irrevocable Trust, and How Can It Benefit Your Estate Planning Needs?
    Discover how a Pure Grantor Irrevocable Trust protects your assets and reduces estate taxes. Contact our Brooklyn attorneys today.
  • Babyboomers: Inheritance Conversations With Your Children
    Learn how to discuss inheritance with your children effectively. Manage expectations, avoid disputes, and plan a smooth transition with expert tips.
  • Avoid What Happened to Terri Schiavo's Family.
    A living will is an essential part of a complete estate plan. Clearly outlining your end of life decisions can remove a heavy burden for your family.
  • The Middle-Income New Yorker’s Complete Guide to Estate Planning
    Dive into the essentials of estate planning and why it's crucial for homeowners and middle-income New Yorkers
  • Don't forget to fund your revocable living trust
    A revocable trust is useless if it isn't funded. This guide offers some helpful tips on funding a revocable living trust, and why its important. Read more!
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