In the final days of your life, things may get a bit hectic, if not downright chaotic. Given those conditions, it would not be unheard of for your last will and testament to be inadvertently lost or destroyed. However, this may exacerbate the difficulties your heirs will face in the wake of your passing by […]

It is not an altogether pleasant thought: Thinking about what happens after you have passed on. However, it is absolutely essential considering that there is no avoiding this aspect of life. That is why you have begun crafting your estate plan, starting with writing your will. While New York State law does not require you […]

To learn what you should know about dying intestate in New York, please continue reading, then contact an experienced Rockland County will attorney. What happens if you die intestate in New York? New York state residents who die without writing a will create serious complications for their would-be heirs and survivors, resulting in extra legal […]

Much as we do not like to think about it, it is an unavoidable reality that, one day, every one of us will pass on. Most of us will leave behind loved ones, which is why it is important for us to consider estate planning. It has nothing to do with age or health, but […]

Life’s unpredictability makes it impossible to plan for every eventuality. But by drafting a Will and/or a Trust, you can make allowances for the most likely events. That being said, it is crucial that you understand the differences between these two consequential documents, because they can serve very different functions before and after you pass […]

In 2022, the cap on the annual exclusion for federal gift taxes was raised to $16,000 per individual annually. How that affects you will depend on the exact nature of your estate plan because the way beneficiaries receive gifts has a significant impact. In no case is this more true than when a minor receives […]

If you want to ensure your pet is cared for after your death, please read on, then contact a skilled Rockland County will attorney to learn if you can include your pet in your New York estate plan. Are you allowed to make your pet a beneficiary of your New York estate plan? Under the […]

If you are in your second, third or subsequent marriage and have children have one or more previous relationships, you may feel torn between the needs of your current spouse and those of your children. It is not uncommon for children from a previous relationship to dislike and/or quarrel with a stepparent. This is especially […]

If you believe a will is not valid, please read on, then contact an experienced Rockland County will attorney to learn what you should know about contesting a will in the state of New York. How do you contest a will in the state of New York? In order for you or any other person […]