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Legal Analysis: The High Cost of Overlooking Contingencies in Wills and Trusts in New York
25 Jun

Legal Analysis: The High Cost of Overlooking Contingencies in Wills and Trusts in New York

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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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Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences in Wills and Trusts in New York
16 Jun

Legal Analysis: The Hidden Danger of Ignoring Tax Consequences in Wills and Trusts in New York

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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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Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York
15 Jun

Legal Analysis: The Consequences of Not Updating Wills and Trusts After Major Life Changes in New York

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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