“The deadliest transportation accident in nearly a decade” happened in New York recently-- one where 20 lives were taken instantly in a horrific limousine crash upstate. The limo driver and all 17 passengers were killed...
Contrary to what many people may assume, skilled estate planning attorneys do not simply assist people with preparing a last will and testament that gives away their property after they die. While having a will is certainly part of the job, they also help clients...
Once you take the step to create a will, it is easy to stash your will away and forget its existence. For many of us, life evolves and changes, and these life alterations could greatly impact your estate plan. Perhaps...
While the goal of skilled estate planning attorneys is to eliminate or reduce surprises, sometimes real-life situations play out like a bad reality TV show.
Such was the case involving a 92-year-old Hawaiian princess, her longtime...
New York and New Jersey estate planning attorneys help people craft a unique estate plan designed to protect them and their loved ones when incapacity and/or death strike.
A Last Will and Testament, commonly called a “Will”, is a document that disposes of your assets in...
The simple answer would be – – because they are human.
There are many reasons why people die without a will. One reason is that the whole idea of the estate planning process is intimidating to the average person who may be nervous about...
Selecting a guardian for your minor child is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. For many couples, choosing a guardian seems an impossible task. At times, parents will feel so overwhelmed with...
Children. Those who have them often say they drive them crazy, but in the majority of cases parents consider their children to be one of life's greatest blessings. It is that sentiment that brings them to the offices of New York and...
When someone dies without a will in New York or New Jersey, state intestacy laws decide who inherits their property. These laws establish a strict order of priority among relatives and control how the estate is divided. Family members may receive more or less than the person intended, and blended families...
Planning for incapacity is an important part of New York and New Jersey estate planning.
In addition to a last will and testament (a.k.a. a “will”) and/or trust documents which...
