Parents often go to great lengths for the comfort and safety of their children. In addition to meeting a child's immediate needs, parents may also need to plan for their protection in the event of a sudden tragedy. While parents generally expect to be present...
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5 tax-saving tips for estate planning in New York
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | May 27, 2025 | Estate & Trust Planning
Estate planning involves more than just deciding who gets your assets when you're gone. For many New York residents, taxes can consume a significant portion of their hard-earned wealth both during life and after death. With tax-efficient estate planning strategies,...
How business succession planning could lead to estate litigation
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Apr 29, 2025 | Estate Litigation
Business succession planning can take on many forms. Similarly, estate planning can take on may forms. While in theory, estate plans are distinct from business succession plans, in practice, any business succession planning must be understood in conjunction with...
3 medical issues that could affect testamentary capacity
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Apr 8, 2025 | Estate Litigation
There are a handful of valid reasons that people might question or challenge an estate plan. Those reasons may include concerns about fraud or an outside party influencing the testator. In some cases, surviving family members or those who expected to inherit from the...
Why college students need basic estate plans
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Mar 25, 2025 | Estate & Trust Planning
One of the primary aims of college experience is to set young people up for brighter futures. This aim can be achieved in any number of ways. And not all of these experiences happen inside classrooms and libraries. New relationships, travel, joining clubs and...
Creating or updating an estate plan after a major life event
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Feb 3, 2025 | Estate & Trust Planning
Without question, one should always consider creating or updating their estate plan after a major life event. Indeed, as your circumstances change, so would your estate plan - not only in order to ensure that your loved ones are protected after you pass, but to avoid...
Is disinheritance a valid reason to contest a will?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Jan 3, 2025 | Estate, Trust & Accounting Litigation
Contesting a will can be a difficult decision to make. Amongst other things, people risk damaging their relationships with family members, and should always consider the time and expense of litigation. However, despite the potential drawbacks, sometimes contesting a...
Important considerations for international estate planning
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Dec 11, 2024 | Estate & Trust Planning
The larger an individual's family and personal holdings become, the more complicated estate planning becomes. For those who have dual citizenship, international holdings or family in multiple countries, estate planning can be particularly complex. There are a variety...
Why do people need to review and update their estate plans?
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Oct 7, 2024 | Estate & Trust Planning
Unfortunately, the majority of adults living in the United States currently do not have an estate plan in place. People often put off estate planning to be considered at some far-off, future time as they simply don't want to think about it, or don't think an estate...
Establishing a guardianship
On Behalf of Bashian P.C. | Aug 1, 2024 | Guardianship & Guardianship Litigation
Guardianship is a legal process in which an adult is appointed to care for someone who cannot handle their affairs due to incapacity, disability or age. In New York, guardianship can help to ensure that minors or incapacitated adults receive the proper care and...