Brooklyn Wills & Estates Lawyer

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Southworks/shutterstock.com  Key Points of this Analysis Succession Planning: Users emphasize the importance of having a clear succession plan to ensure the business continues smoothly after the owner’s death. Valuation and Division: Estate planning profes...

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Rawpixel.com /shutterstock.com  Key Points of this Analysis  Donor-Advised Funds: Donor-advised funds as a flexible way to manage charitable giving during their lifetime and beyond. Charitable Trusts: How charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead tru...

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Fizkies / shutterstock.com  Key Points of this Analysis  State-Specific Laws: Understanding how state laws impact wills, trusts, and probate processes. Multi-State Issues: Managing estates across state lines, including differing probate rules and tax impli...

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Yuri A / shutterstock.com  Key Points of this Analysis Covering Estate Taxes: How life insurance can help cover estate taxes, ensuring that other assets do not need to be sold. Providing for Minor Children: Highlight life insurance as a way to secure the f...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...