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When you choose an attorney-in-fact, also called a "power of attorney," you give this individual the right to make decisions on your behalf. These decisions typically regard your healthcare, finances and legal matters. Accordingly, you must choose your...
Every New York adult should plan for the future by having an estate plan. A last will and testament is one of the most basic parts. However, once the person is gone, and the circumstances regarding the creation of the will are fully known, the heirs may have valid...
If you have philanthropic aspirations in New York and want to give back as much as possible, charitable trusts come with a number of financial benefits that may be helpful to you. People use them to optimize their assets for their beneficiaries, charities and...
Charitable giving can be immediately beneficial. Research has uncovered many health boosts, including higher levels of self-esteem, lower levels of stress and depression, lower blood pressure, and increased happiness. To put it simply: You feel better about yourself....
After you pass, and leave behind an estate you cannot always control what happens to your property. Your family or beneficiaries may fight over who gets what, and the estate may be tied up in court for years. However, there are some important steps that yo can take to...
When creating an estate plan, many wonder whether they need a trust, and if so what kind. To that end, there are generally two kinds of trusts, revocable and irrevocable - both of which operate differently, and help achieve different estate panning goals. The main...
Estate planning is something all New York residents should do to protect their families. It’s important to know when you should update some or all of its component documents. There are various situations that make it necessary. Your marital status has changed Whether...
If you live in New York and are nearing retirement, it's an excellent time to consider estate planning. Doing so can help minimize expenses and taxes, ensure your property goes to the proper beneficiaries, plan for any incapacity and safeguard a business you own....
An irrevocable life insurance trust, or ILIT, allows you to invest in a life insurance policy and use a trustee to handle your New York estate. The terms must be irrevocable or unchangeable, and an agreement must be drafted between the grantor and the trustee. There...
The essence of a well-done estate plan is that it distributes the testator's wealth to their heirs with a minimal tax impact -- and a minimum of conflict. With everything carefully and properly taken care of, a person who might wish to challenge the validity of your...
