Charitable planning is gaining popularity not just for those with philanthropic desires, but also for those looking to take advantage of certain tax benefits that charitable planning may provide. The ...
Life insurance is a valuable asset, as it provides an insured’s loved ones with cash in order to cope with the adverse financial consequences of the insured’s death. There are ...
A guardianship may not only be a useful tool in many situations, but for some it may be the only option. A guardianship is an arrangement where the court appoints ...
Frequently, married couples have the desire to bequeath all of their assets to each other upon their passing. However, there may be reasons for spouses to instead transfer assets to ...
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a legal inability to disinherit your spouse? It’s true – New York state law prohibits an individual from completely disinheriting their spouse ...
What do Aretha Franklin and Prince have in common? Not only are they both high ranking members of the royal family of music, they both passed away without a Will. ...
When a loved one passes away, it is often a concern that the assets they own at the time of their death are now in a state of limbo. For ...
When considering your Estate Plan, you are making decisions regarding how you would like for your property to be disposed of after your passing. Of course, this includes items such ...
According to the New York State Estates, Powers & Trusts Law (“EPTL”) Article 13-A, a digital asset is “an electronic record in which an individual has a right or interest.” ...
There is a large population of gun owners in New York State. Some people may own an antique gun collection, while others may be required to own a gun for ...