Brooklyn Wills & Estates Lawyer

By C.D. Crowder Everyone has heard of wills. However, how many know about living trusts? In fact, until recently, I never knew they existed. So what exactly is a living trust you may ask. Put simply, it is a written legal document that partially replaces a will. Will you need one though? That’s the ...

Moving into the phase of life of a senior citizen calls for thinking about things that you might have put off before. This includes many of life’s philosophical questions and looking back on life and thinking about what you did well and what you regret. But aside from those reflective questions, the...

If you add up the value of everything you own and subtract the value of everything you owe, that’s called your net worth. When you pass, it’s called your estate. While you’re still alive, you have the opportunity to designate how to divide your estate among your family and friends ...

If you are like many individuals in the early years of your adult life, you very well may have given little to no thought to the matter of estate planning. If you’ve started a family, the time definitely has arrived for you to begin the process of estate planning. This is the case if you&#8217...

If you add up the value of everything you own and subtract the value of everything you owe, that’s called your net worth. When you die, it’s called your estate. While you’re still alive, you have the opportunity to designate how to divide your estate among your family and friends w...

According to Dr. Joseph Lapado, “90% of deaths from Covid-19 are among those over 55…death rate would be expected to plummet if the older and vulnerable were protected effectively (by getting vaccinated) …”. This issue formed the basis for the conversation between selected New York City ...

One of the most important legal documents an individual can sign does not take effect until after their death. Why would people care about what happens after they are gone? Because they cannot take their assets with them, people may want to ensure the property they leave behind is distributed as the...

Estate planning is a necessity, not a luxury. It involves a process that will decide what happens to your lifetime assets. When selecting an estate attorney, you want someone who is knowledgeable and experienced. Remember, estate planning ensures that your assets go to the desired recipients in the ...

Your last will is designed to express your wishes after leaving your family behind. Given its importance and long-lasting impact, experts recommend that you consider every detail, including how your belongings are distributed, who controls your finances, and which family members are included in your...

No one ever plans to be sick or disabled. Yet, it’s this kind of planning that can make all the difference in an emergency. Ben’s Story Ben has been married for 47 years. He always managed the family’s money. But since his stroke, Ben is not able to walk or talk. His wife, Shirley,...