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What does the future hold? No one can say with any certainty. We can hope for the best and plan for the worst, as they say, but we never really know what will happen. This is why you may want to add a power of attorney to your estate plan. The rest of your plan is...
Probate administration is a heavy burden to bear. At the same time that you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you simultaneously have to handle legal and financial matters for them. Locating and distributing their property, as well as handling their business and...
If you own real estate in New York or are looking into becoming a landlord, it’s a good idea to understand the housing codes and the possible violations that could occur. New York has plenty of regulations, but there are some code violations that come up regularly...
Estate administration can take months or even more than a year. The more property and debts someone had and the more complicated their financial circumstances were, the longer it can take to settle everything after they die. Spending a lot of your time and mental...
As an executor, your primary obligation is to resolve all of the outstanding obligations of someone who has recently died. You may need to probate their property, have utility accounts moved into the estate's name and pay taxes on behalf of the deceased. If they have...
Real estate holdings can be worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars, but they can also cause a lot of complications during estate administration. Siblings might fight over who gets to stay in the house or might suddenly realize that they can't qualify...
Besides taking care of your family's financial security and keeping control over your future medical care, your estate plan can also help you support causes you believe in as part of your legacy. In New York, charitable planning tools, including a charitable trust,...
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. It will impact you on many fronts, from your personal finances to the school your children attend to your commute to and from work. With so much on the line, it’s important that you understand exactly...
If you've recently lost your primary source of income because of a job loss, your biggest worry is likely to be how you will be able to keep up with your mortgage repayments in the short term. If you have savings, it's important that you use these carefully so that...
Should you receive a notice of foreclosure from your mortgage lender, it’s critical that you take immediate action to protect your property and legal rights. If you simply hope for the best, it won’t be long before you’ve lost your home. On the plus side, there is...
