By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: NDAB Creativity / shutterstock.com Key points of this analysis: Legal Challenges: Ensuring inheritance rights for stepchildren or partners in unmarried relationships. Customizing Plans: Strategies for customizing wills and trusts to meet the unique needs...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Mavo/shutterstock.com Trusts are one of the most powerful and versatile tools in estate planning, offering significant advantages in terms of privacy, wealth management, and tax reduction. As the complexities of modern financial landscapes grow, trusts hav...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ismayil Orujov/ shutterstock.com Key Points of this Analysis Inclusion in Wills and Trusts: Importance of explicitly including digital assets in wills and trusts to ensure they are not overlooked during probate. Access and Security: How beneficiaries c...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Davor Geber / shutterstock.com Key Points of the Analysis Fair Distribution: The best ways to divide assets fairly in blended families, with considerations for biological children, stepchildren, and surviving spouses. Avoiding Disputes: Tips on creating...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged and complex, even in seemingly straightforward cases like short-term marriages without children. When individuals pass away without having finalized a divorce, especially in...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Fizkes / shutterstock.com Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and legally challenging, even in seemingly straightforward cases, such as short-term marriages with children. When an individual in New York State dies without having finalized a divorce, es...
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By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ragma Images / shutterstock.com A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is an estate planning tool that allows real property to pass directly to designated beneficiaries upon the death of the owner, without the need for probate. While TODDs are available in many ...
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Retirement is often seen as a well-deserved phase of life where one can finally relax, enjoy hobbies, and spend more time with loved ones. However, achieving a truly fulfilling retirement requires more than just financial readiness—it involves a comprehensive approach to wellness and estate planning...
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Grandparents Day celebrated on Sunday, September 8, 2024, is a cherished occasion to honor the invaluable wisdom, boundless love, and steadfast guidance that grandparents provide. This day is an opportunity to recognize the special bond between grandparents and their families and a perfect time to r...
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Read more at www.askthelawyer.us. To read the complete analysis in our publication, click here, and on our wills & estates blog, click here. By Brian Figeroux, Esq. A partition action is a legal mechanism commonly used when two or more co-owners of a property cannot agree on what to do with the ...
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