Whether you already have an estate plan or you’ve been considering getting one started, following our blog will give you food for thought and provide you with important reminders. In our busy lives, it’s hard to make time to plan for something that may never happen, but our attorney explains in these blogs why it’s so important to find the time.
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The Benefits of Putting Your New York LLC in a TrustAn LLC limits your out-of-pocket liability, whereas putting company assets into a trust can protect your heirs’ inheritances. Our NY lawyers explain.
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The Best Places to Keep Your Will Safe and SecureYour last will and testament only serves its purpose when it’s kept someplace secure. Here’s what to know about finding a safe place for your will.
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Joint Wills: Why Married Couples May Want Separate WillsExplore the pros and cons of a joint will. A New York estate planning lawyer explains when it’s right for couples and when to consider separate wills.
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How Self-Proving Affidavits Help Streamline the Probate ProcessSelf-proving affidavits are addendums to a last will and testament that can be used to streamline the probate process, saving your family time and money.
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Protecting Your Children’s Inheritance After RemarriageA New York estate planning lawyer explains how to create effective estate plans for blended families to protect all loved ones and avoid future conflicts.
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The Risks of Leaving Unequal Inheritances to Your ChildrenLearn how to handle unequal inheritances for your children. A New York estate planning lawyer shares legal tips to avoid conflict and protect your wishes.
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Leveraging Dynasty Trusts to Minimize Taxes and Avoid Legal WoesA Brooklyn estate planning lawyer explains how dynasty trusts work, their long-term benefits, and how they help protect your family's wealth for generations.
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NY Gun Trusts: They Keep Your Collection Out of Probate and Offer Other AdvantagesOur attorneys explain how gun trusts are used to protect NFA-regulated firearms for the next generation and spare heirs the frustration of NY’s strict statutes.
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A Family Limited Partnership Offers Big Benefits but Comes With RisksFamily limited partnerships offer an excellent opportunity to invest in an inheritance while driving down taxes, but they can be risky. Our NY lawyers explain.
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Strategies to Keep Your Federal and State Estate Tax Burden to a MinimumEstate taxes can take up to 40% of the value of a high-net-worth estate. Our NY estate planning attorneys discuss options to keep your obligations to a minimum.