Q: How is estate planning different for single people? Very often, estate planning and retirement planning go hand-in-hand. Before your estate planning attorney can customize an estate plan for you, you’ll need to provide a clear picture of your finances – – including assets and liabilities. You also need to know how your property...

Family estrangement is not nearly as rare as you may think. Throughout the centuries, history, literature, and mythology have been dappled with ungrateful or malicious children who become estranged from their parents. Though most people don’t discuss major tears in their own family fabric, Scientific American reports that a recent study of young adults...

Q: How can a second marriage impact an estate plan? Unfortunately, first marriages don’t always last forever. Whether they end in divorce or death, a second (or third) trip down the aisle is very common. Before taking the plunge again, many see a divorce attorney for a prenuptial agreement to protect their financial future and that...

Q: How can a presidential election impact your estate plan? To say that politics is a hot topic during these unprecedented times would be an understatement. Regardless of what candidate you supported, presidential election years are good times to review your estate plan--or to make one if you haven’t yet done so. New York and...

Many people are unaware of the complexity of the estate planning process. Even if you do not have substantial assets, it is probable that, without the assistance of an experienced estate planning attorney, you may make one or more serious mistakes as you plan for your future and the future of those you...