Three Things That Can Slow Down a New York Probate
If you’re just entering the probate process because a loved one passed away, you might be curious about how long it will take to tie [...]Read More
What Are the Laws of Intestacy in New York?
Each state has a set of interstate succession laws. These apply when someone (the “decedent”) dies, and they did not leave a last will and [...]Read More
How Does an Executor Get Paid in New York?
When you pass away, someone must be appointed to manage the administration of your estate. There are a variety of tasks like gathering all your [...]Read More
What’s a Five Year Lookback?
It’s a major Medicaid myth to assume that if you gift money to your children, Medicaid can’t take it away from you. Although it’s technically [...]Read More
How to Revoke a NY Power of Attorney
When you’re concerned about someone else making decisions on your behalf under an existing power of attorney or your current agent is no longer able to serve, [...]Read More
How to Revoke a Revocable Trust in NY
The steps for revoking a revocable living trust are relatively simple, namely executing an official document of dissolution and the transfer of assets. A revocable [...]Read More
What’s the Best Way to Open a Conversation About Estate Planning?
Estate planning can be a tricky subject, particularly when your loved ones struggle to confront the prospect of their own mortality. This conversation does not [...]Read More
How to Incorporate Your Financial Plans into Your Estate Plan This Year
The new year provides incredible opportunities to capitalize on the momentum of transition and looking forward to the future. Keeping your goals very specific when [...]Read More
Which of My Accounts Need Beneficiary Designations?
Your will is the basic document in which you can name who you want to become guardian of your minor children and who you’d like [...]Read More