If you live in America but have family abroad, one of the things you may be considering is having one of your family members become your power of attorney. Whether you need a financial power of attorney or health care power of attorney, it’s a good idea to sit down...
Most estates will have to go through probate in New York, but if you have a small estate, the process may look a little different. According to the New York State Bar Association, if you have a small estate, it will go through a voluntary administration instead of...
Whether you are in the early stages of setting up an estate plan, a beneficiary in your loved one's estate plan or in charge of an estate, it is vital to go over various legal issues related to the probate process. Sometimes, people avoid probate altogether by...
You probably already know how important estate planning is to protecting your assets. It is equally important to understand what the facts are when it comes to will creation and other steps. There are quite a few myths surrounding the estate planning process, and...
Thinking about a day when you won’t have the capacity to make decisions for yourself is difficult, but it’s something you should do. As an adult, it’s important that you have an incapacity plan in place that addresses what you want to have happen if you cannot take...
You might have moved to New York recently to begin a new life with a new job or to start a family with a local resident. If so, now is a good time to think about the will, the power of attorney document or the health directive that you have brought with you. You may...
A health care proxy is one of the most crucial documents you can have in your estate plan. It's one document that just about any adult, regardless of their age, is wise to have.It details your wishes for your medical care – particularly things like under what...
One reason that people need to contest a will is fraud. However, there are different types of fraud. Let's look at three common types.Fraud in the inducement: This is where a testator (the person writing the will) disposes of their property or revokes a will and makes...
If you've been postponing putting an estate plan in place, you're not alone. No one enjoys thinking about what will happen after they're gone. However, estate plans typically are largely for the benefit of those left behind -- or those who have to make decisions if a...
In light of the COVID-19 social distancing restrictions now in place, you and your attorney can now put a comprehensive estate plan in place without leaving your home? This is particularly important for older people who may put off their estate planning because it's...
