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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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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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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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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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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By The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Appointing a Power of Attorney (POA) and Healthcare Proxy is a cornerstone of proactive estate planning. These roles ensure your financial, legal, and medical wishes are honored if you become incapacitated. In New York State, navigating the legal nuances ...
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