Estate Planning, Trusts Using a “Life Estate” in a New York Estate Plan Property rights and rules are some of the most complex (and arcane) areas of the law. Of particular importance for … February 25, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Can Your Heirs Work Together? Creating a will and drafting trust documents are forms of “transactional law.” That means that unlike litigation the purpose is … February 21, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Estate Lawsuit Reinstated Involving Claimed Executor Fraud Famed rock music promoter Bill Graham made his name as the organizer of popular music festivals and concerts. His events … January 6, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts The Basics: The Importance of Living Trusts in Estate Planning An important element of estate planning is ensuring the financial security of your family after you are gone. Like most … January 2, 2014 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Trusts Gift Tax Benefits Expiring At End of Year? Timing is critical in estate planning for many reasons. Most obviously because plans are intended to help ease the burden … December 20, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Trusts Beyond Pet Trusts — The Rise of Pet Hospice Care In recent decades “pet trusts” have grown in popularity as a way for residents to include their beloved animal companions … December 17, 2013 0 MIN READ
Charitable Remainder Trusts, Trusts “Donor Advised Funds” Gaining in Popularity Every day thousands of New York residents give donations of all sizes to popular charities. From dropping a few bucks … December 13, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Trusts Later-Life Marriages and Prenuptial Agreements The “Golden Years” – that peaceful time of life after retirement; a time to watch the grandchildren grow up to … December 8, 2013 2 MIN READ
Estate Planning, Estate Taxes, Trusts New Decision on Valuation of New York LLC for Estate Tax Purposes Last month the United States tax court issues a decision in a case which caught the eye of many involved … December 2, 2013 2 MIN READ
