Pre-Planning with Disabled Children

Pre-Planning with Disabled Children

A solid estate plan is necessary for everyone, but parents with disabled children should consider it even more crucial. Do you have a plan in place regarding how your child will be cared for? Without proper planning, a child who is unable to live independently may be at serious risk for injury or le...

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Creating Advance Directives

Creating Advance Directives

You’ve heard advance directives mentioned on TV medical dramas or on the news. But what are they and how should you use them?  Advance directives are legally binding agreements that determine end-of-life processes and include living wills and medical powers of attorney. It is important to note that ...

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Plan Your Estate Carefully

Plan Your Estate Carefully

Developing an estate plan can be the most important aspect of your end-of-life planning process. A solid estate plan can help eliminate the chance for family fights when it comes to dispersing your property, money, and possessions. You’ll need to consider many things when creating an estate pl...

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Your Apartment Can Be An Inheritance! Don’t Lose It Today

Your Apartment Can Be An Inheritance! Don’t Lose It Today

Many New York City tenants are unaware of their rights under City and State housing laws. In order to regulate the housing market, New York City and New York State have implemented rules that aim to protect tenants from drastic free market rent increases and from the fear of eviction. Many tenants a...

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Seven Advantages of a Transfer-On-Death Deed

Seven Advantages of a Transfer-On-Death Deed

A transfer-on-death deed resembles a normal real estate deed in most ways, but it only takes effect when the current property owner passes away. It provides a convenient and economical way to give your home to an heir. Unlike wills, transfer-on-death deeds don’t need to go through probate cour...

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When to Update Your Will

When to Update Your Will

A will is your ironclad way to disperse your assets to loved ones as you wish. Here are a few of the top reasons you may need to update this important document.  Change in Marital Status If you get married after a will is already in place, it’s important to update your beneficiaries to include [&hel...

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Choosing an Estate Attorney

Choosing an Estate Attorney

Organizing your estate can be overwhelming without the help of an expert. With the assistance of an estate planning attorney, you can discuss your vision for your assets before death. Don’t risk creating a plan that doesn’t specify your decisions to the exact details. When searching for a specialize...

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Should You Choose a Will or a Living Trust?

Should You Choose a Will or a Living Trust?

The estate you leave to your loved ones consists of real estate, personal property such as vehicles, and any other assets you might have.  Unless you leave specific instructions on how you wish your estate to be distributed when you die, the state will decide who inherits your possessions.  It&#8217...

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Organize Your Finances

Organize Your Finances

A life insurance policy means more than leaving something behind for your loved ones; it should also cover funeral expenses and fund your financial responsibilities. Determine the amount you owe and adjust your plan with an insurance agent. Your family members will be dealing with grief at the time ...

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