Probate Court
What Is Probate Court? Probate court is a focused type of court that deals with the property and debts of a person who has died. The basic role of the probate court judge is to assure that the deceased person’s creditors are paid, and that any remaining assets are distributed to the proper beneficiaries. The […]
Why you need a P.O. A if you have a living trust
A living trust is an estate planning tool that functions like a Last Will by giving directions on how your assets will be handled upon your death. It has an advantage over a Will because it prevents probate progression upon your death. However, a living trust is not sufficient in ensuring your estate planning needs […]
Why Estate Planning for Elderly Parents is Important?
Why Estate Planning for Elderly Parents is Important? When it comes to elderly parents i.e. who are above 65, it is really difficult for the children to take care of them in the long term and to arrange money for it. After this age, their mental and physical health starts deteriorating and they may require […]
What Is Granted in A Power of Attorney
POA is an estate planning tool that allows one person named as a principal or grantor to appoint another person called an agent or attorney-in-fact to make decisions on their behalf in events they are unable to make these decisions may be for reasons such as incapacity, absence, and so on. Whether you are an […]
All you need to know when it comes to disputes relating to the title
A title dispute will arise if a disagreement over the ownership of a specified property as well as the extends of land that is covered by the particular property. When do title disputes arise? Property title disputes will arise between neighbors when one wants to erect a new structure on their property while their […]
Powers-of-Attorney Kinds
P.O.A kinds are very crucial to understand because it enables the selection of the one that satisfies your needs best. There exist various kinds of P.O.A. Each kind of P.O.A has a purpose of obtaining estate planning goals set by ensuring your affairs are run appropriately by assigning a proxy to make decisions in circumstances […]
The Elderly Law Attorney
Elderly law attorneys are lawyers who represent the interests of the seniors as well as their loved ones. These attorneys focus on matters of estate planning and help the elderly to legally and efficiently plan for their assets and properties as well as other affairs in case of their death. Contact our professionals for any […]
Reviewed P.O. A Rules Results to More Validations Of P.O. A Deeds
POA estate deed validations and denials in NY surrogate court have been an issue of concern in estate planning. Imagine your drafted POA being denied! It is so costly and disheartening. Well, NY surrogate court rules governing validation of P.O.A changed in Mid-December 2020 then started to operate on 13th, June 2021. These changes were […]
Probate in NYC
Probate is the term for a legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic. Probate also refers to the general administering of a deceased person’s will or the estate of a deceased person without a will. Probate is a legal process that administers the distribution of a […]
Can I draft a plan for my estate?
Is it possible for me to create a plan for my estate? Simply said, some of the legal documents that make up an estate plan can be written by you. There are numerous do-it-yourself templates and resources available to help you write them. Should you write your own? That is the question you should be […]