Estate Planning
Should I Pass on Heirlooms Before I Die?
Many people have family heirlooms that they have inherited from their parents or grandparents. Some of these items may have been in your family for
October 23, 2020
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Estate Planning
Can My Executor Disregard My Wishes?
One common question people have is whether or not the executor of an estate can disregard your Will and do whatever they want with the
September 15, 2020
Estate Planning
Using a Trust vs Leaving Assets to Heirs in a Will
You can leave assets to your heirs in two different ways: through a will and through a trust. Both have their pros and cons, and
August 15, 2020
Estate Planning
What Is a Spendthrift Trust?
There are a number of different types of trust funds you can create to leave assets to your heirs. One of the more limited types
July 15, 2020
Estate Planning
Who Can You Disinherit?
If you have had a major falling out with a family member, you may want to legally disinherit them. This term simply means you leave
June 15, 2020
Estate Planning
Why You May Want to Leave a Token Inheritance to Someone
You may have heard of someone leaving one of their children or other relatives a dollar in their will. Why would they do that? Was
May 29, 2020
Estate Planning
When Should You Change Your Will?
Your will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever write. It outlines your final wishes and what you want done with your assets.
April 15, 2020
Bankruptcy Law
Household Debt Tops $14 Trillion as Mortgage Originations Reach Highest Volume Since 2005
NEW YORK – The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data today issued its Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit, which
March 17, 2020
Estate Planning
Can I Decline Serving as an Executor?
Generally, when a person is writing a will, they talk to the person they plan on naming as their executor to let them know that
March 15, 2020
Estate Planning
What is the Probate Process Like?
When a person dies, their estate will go through the probate process. The main point of probate in New York is to examine the person’s
March 1, 2020