Unfortunately, brain injuries have the potential to challenge families in a number of ways and can create a unique set of obstacles. Due to the uncertain diagnosis, many families find themselves spending an uncertain amount of time on a loved one’s recovery from brain damage. One of the first steps…
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Probating an Estate Following a Loved One’s Death
Following the death of a loved one, most people would rather think of anything else than finances, assets in an estate, or something besides the memories of the person who passed away and left our lives. However, the time will eventually come when the person named as the executor to…
Creating Estate Plan for Your Pets
One of the most pressing questions asked by people that loved their pets is how they will respond if their pet dies. Some people assume that a relative or family member will happily take the pet, this is not always true. In reality, it is almost always a much better…
Frequently Asked Questions About Powers of Attorney
For a lot of people, vestin a power of attorney in another individual is one of the most important aspects of estate planning they may have to undertake, possibly even more important than drafting a last will and testament. This is because a power of attorney, sometimes referred to as…
Important Estate Plan Considerations as You Begin 2019
It might be surprisingly to learn that a large number of people have estate plans that are not adequately updated. Fortunately, there is no better time to begin estate planning than the New Year. This article reviews some of the numerous estate planning that you should think twice about incorporating…
Signs it is Time to Revise Your Estate Planning Documents
There are a number of common types of estate planning errors. One of the most widespread errors is the failure to update a person’s estate planning documents. As a result, even if you have written estate planning documents, there are numerous events that can arise that interrupt with your plans…
What your Estate Plan Should Include
Having a well through out, defined estate plan is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and our families during our life. Without an estate plan, your assets may be thrown into the uncertainty of probate court and legal challenges from interested parties that may feel…
Reasons to Think Twice about Do It Yourself Estate Plans
Beginning with a list of your assets can be a simple way to begin estate planning. Unfortunately, statistics compiled by Caring.com reveal that more than half of Americans do not have a will. This is despite the numerous advantages offered by having a will which include avoiding potentially high legal…
Nearly Half of Americans Over 55 Have No Will or Estate Plan
A recent study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave found that almost half of Americans over 55, have no idea what will happen to their assets when they die because they don’t have an estate plan or will. People often put off planning their estate because they are not ready…
Legal Basics: Questions a NY Estate Planning Lawyer Can Help You Address
An estate planning attorney has the potential to help with a number of issues. Making sure to review all applicable issues with your attorney, however, can prove particularly difficult. Some people are not even sure what issues to bring up with their estate planning lawyer can prove particularly difficult. As…