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Contesting a beneficiary designation in New York is possible on grounds of fraud or undue influence. Learn about your legal options here.

Please read & contact our legal team to learn what happens at the 341 Meeting of Creditors and how to best prepare.

Intestate succession: how state laws distribute a deceased person's property without a valid will. Read on to learn more.

Restructure your debt with Chapter 13 bankruptcy to halt car repossession and get current on past-due car payments.

Please read this to learn which New York assets must go through the probate process and which assets typically bypass it.

Divorce is a major life change, and failing to update your estate plan in New York afterwards poses significant risks.

Navigating bankruptcy in New York with gambling debts? Learn how different chapters treat these specific liabilities.

Please read this to learn the essentials of Payable-on-Death (POD) accounts in New York. Discover the benefits of estate planning.

If you've filed for bankruptcy in NY, receiving an inheritance can complicate your case. Discover the potential effects.

Properly funding your trust is crucial to avoid common mistakes, costly probate, delays, and unintended consequences in your estate plan.

Navigating car purchases post-bankruptcy presents challenges. This blog offers essential considerations to help streamline the process.

If you have minor children, understanding whether you can appoint a guardian in your will is crucial. This blog can help.

If you're considering bankruptcy in New York, understanding its impact on your credit report is crucial. This blog can help.

Please read this & contact our legal team to discover the importance of conducting a year-end review of your estate plan.

If you're considering filing for bankruptcy in NY, understanding the potential risks of rebuilding your credit before a discharge is crucial.

This blog clarifies the legal requirements for wills in NY, covering whether it needs to be notarized to be valid.

For those grappling with significant debt in NY, this blog examines when bankruptcy can provide a feasible solution.

Please continue reading & contact our legal team to learn how to challenge a Will based on undue influence in New York.

Please read this & contact our legal team to discover whether you can keep your wedding ring during a bankruptcy case in New York.

Understanding the role of an estate Conservator is essential to ensure your affairs are handled according to your wishes.

If you're considering filing for bankruptcy in New York, please read this as we explore what could happen to your utilities.

Have you been considering your future? If so, please read this as we explore whether you can include funeral instructions in your Will.

If you're having trouble keeping up with your Chapter 13 payments, please read this as we explore your options.

If you're considering filing for bankruptcy in NY, understanding how a secured and an unsecured debt differ is crucial. This blog can help.

Please read this to discover the differences between a healthcare proxy and a power of attorney in New York.

Please read this to learn what happens if you forget to list a creditor during a bankruptcy case in New York.

If you're considering creating a handwritten Will, you'll want to continue reading to learn more about the legality.

Please read this & contact our legal team to learn whether or not Social Security benefits are protected in bankruptcy.

If you're looking to avoid nursing home costs, please read this as we explore how to implement a Trust Fund into your estate plan.

Please read this & contact our firm to learn whether being unemployed precludes you from filing for bankruptcy in New York.

Please read this & contact our firm to explore how you can incorporate cryptocurrency in your estate plan.

If you're thinking of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it's crucial to understand that you must first pass a means test. Read on to learn…

Please read this & contact our firm to discover whether or not it's possible to avoid gift taxes in New York.

If you've filed for bankruptcy in NY, understanding the situations in which the court might lift the automatic stay is crucial to prepare.

Please read this & contact our firm to learn when an Executor has to notify beneficiaries about an inheritance in New York.

If you're overwhelmed by tax debts, please read this to learn whether or not bankruptcy can stop IRS collection efforts.

Please read this & contact our legal team to learn the key responsibilities of an executor after someone dies in New York.

Worried about your savings accounts when filing for bankruptcy? Read this to learn about potential strategies to protect your assets.

Read this to explore the advantages of a spendthrift trust & discover how our firm can help protect your beneficiary's inheritance.

If judgements have been entered against you, you may be wondering whether bankruptcy can eliminate outstanding debts. This blog can help.

Gifting assets before death can offer several advantages. Please continue reading as we explore what you should know about these matters.

Are you unsure what bankruptcy chapter is right for you? Read this as we explore your options and the importance of connecting with our…

Please read this as we explore the benefits of creating a Transfer-On-Death Deed in NY & the importance of connecting with our legal team.

If you sell assets prior to filing for bankruptcy in New York, it can have several significant consequences. Read on to learn more.

Contrary to popular belief, not all Wills have to go through Probate. Please read this to learn how to bypass this process in New…

Have you filed for bankruptcy & are now having second thoughts? It may be possible to stop bankruptcy proceedings after they've begun.

Power of attorney can be given to one person or be split up among multiple loved ones who are responsible enough for the role.

Recently, the Lauterbach Law Firm obtained a favorable decision in a foreclosure case on behalf of their client. Learn more here.

A credit counseling course is a mandatory part of the bankruptcy process. Here's why you should go before you file.

Recently, the Lauterbach Law Firm was handed down a big win in a mortgage discharge appeal case. Learn more here.

Our lawyers can help you set up a trust for your grandchildren and why this may be the preferable way to leave an inheritance.

If you inherit any money during a bankruptcy filing, it's important to know how that can affect the process,

Talking to your family about your estate plan is important, especially if you want to reduce the chances of conflict breaking out.

You need to be smart when preparing for a bankruptcy filing, and part of that means knowing what actions to avoid.

Estate planning can help you avoid family disputes and make your final wishes clear to all of your beneficiaries.

There are a few things that you should do before filing for bankruptcy and a few more that you should avoid.

A dynasty trust could be an incredibly effective way to transfer your wealth to multiple future generations.

If you go through Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you need to stick to your repayment plan. You could face consequences if you miss a payment.

There are a few issues that baby boomers may need to consider as they make their estate plan and choose their beneficiaries.

A bankruptcy cramdown can be a useful way to reduce how much debt needs to be paid after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing.

It is possible to revoke or cancel a will, and it can even be recommended in some cases. Our estate planning lawyers can tell…

You can often discharge legal fees during bankruptcy, but sometimes this type of debt can be tougher to get rid of than expected.

There are many good reasons to contest a will after a loved one has passed away. Let's look at some common reasons for challenges.

Filing for bankruptcy can be difficult, especially if you try to file without an attorney. Meet with our lawyers before you go it alone.

There are many good reasons to remove an executor for misconduct. Here's a look at some of the most common transgressions.

Probate litigation can occur when there are disagreements about someone's estate. A proper estate plan may make these lawsuits less likely.

Not everyone can file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Our lawyers can tell you more about the specific requirements.

If you own a business, its assets and its goals should be addressed in your estate plan. Our lawyers can help you with that.

Just about anyone can file for bankruptcy, but certain types of bankruptcy have their own specific requirements.

Choosing the right trustee is tough, but our estate planning lawyers can tell you what kinds of qualities to look for in a candidate.

It is possible to lower your mortgage payments through bankruptcy, but you should ask a lawyer before doing anything drastic.

You can account for personal property and pass down items to your loved ones as a part of your estate plan. Our lawyers can…

You cannot remove a bankruptcy from a credit report, so it's important to know just how this filing will affect you.

You can leave your stepchildren assets when you make a will and an estate plan. Our lawyers can help you with that.

If you have a bankruptcy filing on your record and you're worried that it will affect your job prospects, we have some good news.

If you want to disinherit a beneficiary, you can. You just have to be sure that your plans align with state laws.

When you file for bankruptcy the goal is to wipe out your debts, but a reaffirmation agreement allows you to keep paying one.

Naming a guardian for your children is an important part of your estate plan. Do not let a judge make this decision for you.

You can file for bankruptcy multiple times, but there are some rules and waiting periods that you should be aware of.

Most assets that you want to pass down have to go through the probate process when you die, but there are ways around this.

Wage garnishment can cause financial stress and other headaches, but you may have some ways of putting a stop to it.

When you move to another state, it's a good idea to make sure that your will and estate plan follows the local rules.

If you are thinking about making an estate plan, our lawyers would be happy to tell you more about the benefits of having one.

When you file for bankruptcy, many of the details of your case can become public record. Here's what you should know before filing.

An estate plan and a will are not the same thing, but our estate planning attorneys can help you make both of them.

A joint will offers some benefits, but it's important to ensure that it's the right fit for you, your family, and your estate.

A Chapter 13 repayment plan can last years, but how many years your plan lasts can vary based on a few different factors.

When setting up a special needs trust, do you make it revocable or irrevocable? Our estate planning lawyers can answer questions like that.

If your paycheck is being reduced by wage garnishments, bankruptcy filing and an automatic stay might be able to stop that.

If you are going to set up a trust of your own, here's our list of common mistakes to avoid during this process.

Filing for bankruptcy could stop utility shutoffs, but you still need to act to address past debts and future payments.

If you are worried about being incapacitated by dementia or another disease, our lawyers can help you with your estate plan right now.

A bankruptcy filing can put a stop to a pending lawsuit, but not all legal actions can be stopped or paused in this manner.

A trust fund is not meant to last forever. Learn about the limitations of these funds and when some trusts can buck the rules.

Filing for bankruptcy can help you stop a foreclosure in certain situations, but you should talk to a lawyer about your options first.

An irrevocable trust can be a great way to stow away assets and pass them along to your friends and loved ones.

The bankruptcy process may be able to help you clear some tax debt, but there are some things that you should know before filing.

A trustee has many important responsibilities. Picking the right person to manage a trust can be a tough decision as a result.

An inherited IRA can lose some of the protections given to retirement funds when it is passed down. Here's how to plan for that.

The bankruptcy filing process can take a while, but it can go smoother when you have an experienced lawyer on your side.