Discover why estate planning is essential for protecting your assets, loved ones, and legacy. Learn how to start and avoid common mistakes. Estate planning isn’t just about legal paperwork—it’s about peace of mind. It’s the process of ensuring your wishes are clearly outlined and legally protected, ...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 When it comes to estate planning in New York, failing to address contingencies in your will or trust is like building a house with no roof — everything works fine u...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is not just about distributing assets — it’s also about protecting those assets from unnecessary tax burdens. At Figeroux & Associates, we’ve se...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Creating a will or trust is a critical step in protecting your family and your legacy — but estate planning isn’t a one-and-done task. At Figeroux & Associates,...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Estate planning is often viewed as something only the wealthy need to worry about, but this misconception leads many individuals and families to make critical errors that can have serious legal and financial consequences. With DIY tools and templates...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. In New York, many people assume that listing a joint owner on a bank account or naming a beneficiary on a retirement plan is enough to handle their estate. While these tools are easy to set up, they’re often misused — and can lead to serious legal and financial consequences. ...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates | 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Choosing who will carry out your final wishes is one of the most important decisions in estate planning — and one of the most overlooked. At Figeroux & Associat...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. Figeroux & Associates, 26 Court Street, Suite 701, Brooklyn, NY 11242 | www.askthelawyer.us | 855-768-8845 Estate planning is about control — control over who gets what, when, and how. But in New York, that control is only guaranteed if the legal requirements governing wi...
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Photo Copyright IQ INC. For many families, the passing of a loved one brings not only profound emotional grief but also the often-unforeseen complexities of navigating their financial legacy. The traditional path, probate, a court-supervised process for validating a will and distributing assets, can...
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By Sandy Connors We’ve all been there. You walk into a room and instantly forget why. You blank on someone’s name two seconds after hearing it. Or worse, you lose your damn keys again. If you’re sitting there wondering, “Why the f*ck do I keep forgetting things?”—you’re not alone, and you’re not bro...
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