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Mistakes Laypeople Make When They Don’t Hire a Professional Wills, Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

Mistakes Laypeople Make When They Don’t Hire a Professional Wills, Trust & Estate Planning Attorney

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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Legal Analysis: The Risks of Over-Relying on Joint Ownership and Beneficiary Designations in New York Estate Planning

Legal Analysis: The Risks of Over-Relying on Joint Ownership and Beneficiary Designations in New York Estate Planning

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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Legal Analysis: The Risks of Naming the Wrong People in Fiduciary Roles in Wills and Trusts in New York

Legal Analysis: The Risks of Naming the Wrong People in Fiduciary Roles in Wills and Trusts in New York

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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Legal Analysis: The High Stakes of Non-Compliance with New York Wills and Trusts Laws

Legal Analysis: The High Stakes of Non-Compliance with New York Wills and Trusts Laws

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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Unlocking Your Legacy: Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Living Trust in New York

Unlocking Your Legacy: Avoiding Probate with a Revocable Living Trust in New York

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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Why the F*ck Do I Keep Forgetting? Understanding Forgetfulness and How to Boost Your Memory

Why the F*ck Do I Keep Forgetting? Understanding Forgetfulness and How to Boost Your Memory

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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Human Characteristics: Who Am I? Nature, Nurture, and the Illusion of Choice

Human Characteristics: Who Am I? Nature, Nurture, and the Illusion of Choice

By Esther Claudette Gittens “Who am I?” It’s a question as ancient as human consciousness and as fresh as a teenager’s diary. We ask it in moments of quiet reflection and during chaotic change. Are we simply the sum of our genetics, our choices, our upbringing, our jobs, our gender? Or is ther...

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The Silent Partners: Navigating Family Indifference and Entitlement in Business Ownership

The Silent Partners: Navigating Family Indifference and Entitlement in Business Ownership

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Website: www.askthelawyer.us  The dream of building a successful business often intertwines with the hope of creating a legacy, a venture that not only provides financial security but also involves and benefits the family. However, fo...

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Business Ownership and Family Dynamics: Navigating Indifference, Entitlement, and Cultural Challenges

Business Ownership and Family Dynamics: Navigating Indifference, Entitlement, and Cultural Challenges

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Website: www.askthelawyer.us  Owning a business is often romanticized as the path to financial freedom and generational wealth. But for many entrepreneurs, the reality is far more complicated—especially when family members or a spouse...

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Why U.S. Citizens with Foreign Property Should Consider Creating a Trust

Why U.S. Citizens with Foreign Property Should Consider Creating a Trust

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Estate planning can be complex even when all assets are domestic—but for U.S. citizens holding real property abroad, it becomes especially critical to plan ahead. One of the most strategic tools in this context is the creation of a trust. At Figeroux & Associates, we rout...

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