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Our Estate Planning Attorney has a responsibility to protect entire families, their entire estate and to make sure everyone is in a comfortable living situation. Now serving the only New York but Florida, our attorney can recommend you your new home to one of the best vacation places in the country. Things provided are different estate plans due to being in different states by law which this lawyer is an expert in if you’re indecisive with how things are structured. You are the one picking the estate plan but it is best to pick the best one no matter where you are. It all depends with what you’re looking for and we provide the best services.

ESTATE PLANNING

When planning an estate plan in New York or Florida it is important to know the terms to understand with what you’re doing. Terms like; trusts, wills, a chance of a codicil probate processing, chosen beneficiaries etc. An attorney can point you to the best direction when it comes to planning for your estate. This is very important due to trying to avoiding any unnecessary additional fees that may come in the future if there is no Will written. With an attorney you have a professional and valid Estate plan for not just yourselves but everyone who will be involved  in court.

FAQ

1. Can I Create an Plan on My Own?

You are free to create your own plan but doing so would have you leave any important details and is a good chance that will happen because of certain law terms you need to bring up. So creating your own plan may be an invalid one.

2. What is a Revocable Living Trust?

A revocable living trust is needed when it comes to managing your own assets and what to do with them if you’re in critical condition or aging. A living trust can give you the luxury of choosing what kind of healthcare proxy you want and also has the power to avoid the probate process that can save you from those fees.

3. How can I leave my estate to my spouse tax free?

Once there’s a verified death the surviving spouse will be tax-free from the estate.

4. What is the benefit of hiring an attorney if free forms are available online?

Once an attorney is hired you have a professional say towards your Estate and where it’s being distributed. Free aren’t very beneficial and reliable because you’re not getting as much service as you would from an actual attorney. There may be some fallacies and interferences on these forms. This can cause difficulties at any court process difficult, longer and expensive.

5. How much is a probate?

The price of the probate in NY, it go from $300 to $800 an hour. The service fee for the estate attorney can be over $3000.

6.  Can I make a handwritten will?

You can make handwritten Wills but some states have different procedures when it comes to this which makes the process itself more complicated. It’s best to get an official legal document from an estate attorney because it’s more organized, effective, and official.

7. Can a probate be avoided?

There’s an understanding when wanting to avoid a probate and it’s due to waiting a year for courts approval or even having the courts approval rather than your own. Both these things can pile more fees on top of the file the more complicated things get through many disagreements. Though most Wills or trusts are specific which already comes with it’s complications which is why it takes a while for the probate to process. It is necessary to use the probate because if you’re looking through the file rather than an attorney, you will be prone to mistakes and more fees that the attorney could of spotted. Upcoming mistakes can also cause the filing to be longer than it should. So you shouldn’t avoid any probates.

8. Can an irrevocable trust be amended?

One thing you can do by is to remove assets you’ve written within the trust. You will still have the trust on file but it’ll be one that is empty. There’s also booking an appointment with the court through a trustee since he or she is responsible for making any adjustments as well in the trust even if it’s irrevocable. As long as there’s a good reason for the modification.

9. Can I collect unemployment if I go to school?

To receive unemployment you need to document that you’re looking for work and enrolled in school to receive some benefits.

10. How long do you have to work to collect unemployment in NY?

According to the official ny.gov website, you need to be working for at least a month and in file at least $2,700 in wages.Your base period also needs to be higher than your quarter wages.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. The content of this blog may not reflect the most current legal developments. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this blog or contacting Morgan Legal Group.

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