Our estate planning and elder law legal library covers a variety of topics, from wills and trusts to paying for assisted living and nursing home care. Get the information you need from a source you can trust—experienced New York City estate planning attorneys. We believe everyone should have access to the facts so they can make important decisions to protect their families. Get your questions answered here.
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How to Pay Taxes During Estate Administration New York probate attorney explains the different types of taxes levied on an estate and why executors should pay close attention when filing tax returns. -
How to Get the Most Out of Payable on Death Designations for Bank Accounts Have you named a beneficiary on your bank accounts? A New York estate planning attorney explains the pros and cons of payable on death designations. -
Calculating Executor Commissions for Closing a New York Estate A New York estate administration attorney explains how much executors may be paid for their duties and complications to look out for when closing an estate. -
How Co-Owners May Divide Inherited Property Through a Partition Action If your inheritance includes NY real estate that you co-own with someone else, you may need a partition action to force the sale of the property. -
Unmarried Couples Have Unique Estate Planning Concerns If you do not have these New York estate planning documents, your partner is at risk of losing your shared home, family funds, and minor children. -
Estate Planning Concerns for Married Couples in New York Marriage is an important milestone for your relationship, but it is also one of the reasons to consider creating or updating your estate plan. -
Best Practices to Prevent Trust Administration Errors Trust administration is a complex legal process, and trustees may make simple mistakes that can lead to beneficiary disputes and litigation. -
Special Estate Planning Rules for Retirement Accounts Always consult with an estate planning attorney before retitling an IRA, 401k, or another retirement plan into the name of your revocable living trust. -
How to Handle Life Care Planning With Sensitivity and Security Our New York elder law attorneys address practical ways to protect you and your family in later life, including what happens if you are incapacitated. -
Using Your Ownership Documents to Avoid Probate on Your Assets New York residents may be able to avoid the probate process by adding owners on the deeds to their homes or naming beneficiaries on bank accounts.