If you are on the fence about creating an estate plan, consider: Is there someone you do not want to benefit from your death? Chances are, there is someone that you prefer not to get your hard-earned money. However, if this person is a relative by blood or marriage, there is
As you get deeper and deeper into the estate planning process in New York, you begin to recognize opportunities to settle your pending liabilities and avoid any unnecessary expenses against your estate (thus preserving even more assets for your estate planning beneficiaries). Yet one potential expense hangs over your estate
Alcohol has a definite impact on a person’s driving ability, and the more someone drinks, the more their ability diminishes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains the effects of alcohol on driving by the number of drinks consumed. So, what does alcohol do to your driving skills and
One of the main goals of New York estate planning is to avoid probate as much as possible. Probate is not only a very public mechanism but can also be expensive and take a long time. Some think putting their adult child’s name on the deed to their home is
If the idea of crafting a will seems extremely daunting, you are not alone. Many people hesitate to start the estate planning process because it seems like it will be a big, complicated affair. However, this is not necessarily the case, and in certain circumstances, having a simple will is
As new parents, you and your spouse have many things to consider. Estate planning, for new parents is likely not one of them, but it should be. Why? Because regardless of your age or the amount of wealth you possess, good parenting requires you to provide for your new child. The
Car accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles are always traumatic and can sometimes be deadly. When they occur, there is often a lot of finger-pointing regarding who is at fault. Both the driver of an automobile and a pedestrian have “duty of care” when they are out. So, what is the
Estate planning takes many steps to ensure that things go smoothly in the future. It is crucial to do this carefully so that all of your intentions are correctly fulfilled. We are often asked, “What should you prepare for your executor?” Here are some things you can do to prepare
New York business owners are very dedicated to their work. After all, they built their business from the ground up. With the time and effort you put into crafting your business, you deserve to see it flourish for a long time to come. One of the most important factors is a
Due to age, illness or injury, people may suffer conditions that leave them physically or mentally incapacitated. Having an estate plan that includes advance directives gives voice to the wishes of those who cannot make decisions or speak for themselves. Among other advance directive documents, people may choose to name
There are many dogs and dog owners in New York. Unfortunately, most dog bite attacks happen between a person and a dog they are familiar with. This goes against the assumption that dog attacks come from random, vicious strays. What happens if a dog bites someone? What do you do when
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