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Estate Planning for Minors

Estate Planning for Minors in New York At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder law,

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Estate planning at different ages

Estate Planning at Different Ages At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder law, wills, and

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Probate litigation

Probate Litigation: New York Probate Lawyer Dealing with the loss of a loved one is challenging enough without the added stress of handling their estate.

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Inheritance Dispute
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Inheritance Disputes

Inheritance Dispute Lawyer in New York Inheritance disputes can be highly complex and emotionally charged, particularly when family members are involved. If a loved one

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Will Contest

Will Contest Lawyer in New York Challenging the validity of a will can be a complex and emotional process. At Morgan Legal Group, located in

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Guardianship Proceedings

New York Guardianship Proceedings Guardianship proceedings are crucial in protecting the rights and assets of incapacitated individuals. In many cases, an incapacitated person may fall

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Accounting

Navigating Estate Litigation and Trust Administration in New York Estate and trust administration issues can be complex, especially when dealing with asset accounting and managing

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Estate Litigation Law

Expert Estate Litigation in New York with Morgan Legal Group Estate litigation involves numerous challenges, particularly when you’re coping with the loss of a loved

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Trust Reformation

New York Trust Reformation Lawyer Trust reformation is a complex process that involves modifying a trust to correct issues and ensure it aligns with the

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Spousal Right of Election

Spousal Right of Election in New York Understanding the spousal right of election is crucial for protecting the inheritance rights of a surviving spouse. At

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Real Estate Partition Action

Real Estate Partition Action Real estate partition actions can be complex and emotionally charged, particularly when multiple parties own property and cannot agree on its

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Protection of Beneficiary Rights
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Protection of Beneficiary Rights

Protection of Beneficiary Rights Ensuring the rights of beneficiaries is a critical aspect of estate planning and administration. At Morgan Legal Group, located in New

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Fraudulent Transfer Attorney
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Fraudulent Transfers

Fraudulent Transfer Attorney in New York Cases involving fraudulent transfers and undue influence in estate law can be complex and emotionally charged. These situations often

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Contested Powers of Attorney

Contested Powers of Attorney in New York A power of attorney (POA) is a crucial document that grants legal authority to another party (agent) to

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Estate Litigation

Comprehensive Estate Litigation Services by Morgan Legal Group At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder

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Real Estate Litigation
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Real Estate Litigation

Comprehensive Real Estate Litigation Services by Morgan Legal Group At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship,

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Fireworks Laws

Understanding Fireworks Laws in New York At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder law, wills,

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Family Law

Comprehensive Family Law Services at Morgan Legal Group At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder

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Divorce

Understanding Divorce in New York Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage by a court. In New York, divorce can be complex, involving various

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What is Credit Life Insurance in New York 2024?
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What is credit life insurance?

What is Credit Life Insurance in New York 2024? At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship,

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Life Insurance and Probate
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Life insurance and probate

Life Insurance and Probate: Understanding the Connection At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder law,

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How to make good estate plans
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How to make good estate plans

How to Make Good Estate Plans in New York 2024 At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate,

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The Importance of Estate Planning in New York
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Importance of estate planning

The Importance of Estate Planning in New York At Morgan Legal Group, located in New York City, we specialize in estate planning, probate, guardianship, elder

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Paul Walker’s Will

Paul Walker’s estate plan was trust-based which implies he had a revocable trust included. His will was to some degree short and essential chronicle also. Rather than dispersing his property to something like one beneficiaries the assets of Mr. Walker’s estate heavily influenced by the trustee with this arrangement. Contrary to standard reasoning, a will isn’t expected to list anything about the possibility of the assets or the absolute resources of the left promoter, or the individual who formed it. Such is what is happening with Walker’s will.

Any previous wills and increments made by Paul Walker were repudiated totally. Paul Walker’s home is passed on to the trustee of The Paul William Walker IV Trust that is dated August 15, 2001. Paul Walker’s father, Paul William Walker III, was named to move Walker’s assets into the trust. On the off chance that he was unavailable to serve, Walker’s mother, Cheryl Ann Walker, was named to fill in as the substitution regarding to parenthood of his children.

This entire plan also contained a no-challenge condition in case anyone some way or another figured out how to challenge it, he would get no piece of the home. Ann Walker was named to fill in as guardian of Meadow considering the way that the children was at this point a minor at the hour of her father’s destruction. Generally speaking, the kid’s other ordinary parent would be named to fill in as guardian. Meadow at this point lives with her mother.

With a trust-based home arrangement, it is the trust understanding, not the pour-over will, that directs who will acquire what and when they will get it. A trust is definitely not a public court record like a will, so we won’t ever know the private subtleties of Paul Walker’s estate, yet it has been accounted for that Meadow Walker was his sole recipient.

FAQ

  1.  What do estate planning attorneys do?

Estate Planning Attorneys guide you to perfect your Will once you have it drafted. They’ll give you top legal security towards all your legal finances like 401K and retirement with a Trust fund which you can leave with your attorney or someone within the family. An estate planning attorney can also provide health care in the future when you need it. There will also be suggestions provided to make sure the probate process is within your value range. With all this legal help, you’re guaranteed a successful plan

2. How much does a will cost in NY?

A usual Will can cost you about $1200 but with an estate plan package, it’ll be around the same price range or even less with a good estate lawyer. Then that can be much cheaper up too $300 to $1000 depending on your situation.

3. Irrevocable Trust vs Living Trust, what’s the difference?

An irrevocable trust is a trust that you cannot modify. This is a Trust that is guaranteed of the choices you’ve written down across your estate plan. It’s also official that the person written down as your truster is your rational choice that can’t be changed. A Living Trust is a trust that you can make while you’re alive and still be able to manage your assets while having a back up representative in case something hazardous does happen.

4. What are probate fees?

After the probate process, the price varies depending on which city or state you’re from. There’s hourly wages from either $150 an hour to $200.

5. Can I make an estate plan alone?

You are allowed to make your own estate plan but this would have you leave any significant amount of errors if it isn’t viewed by an actual lawyer. So making your own estate plan might be an invalid one if not looked over.

6. What is probate lawyer? 

A probate lawyer works with the decedent’s executor and beneficiaries listed on your Will to help those who need your finances. This can be avoided if you have a trust. A trust is a secure account under your name that legally requires you to hold all your money and a representative that has been written down ahead of time. Whoever it may be, it’s already been planned that this person would be managing your assets and estate.

7. How do you change irrevocable trust?

The only way for you to change a irrevocable trust is by contacting all the beneficiaries listed onto saying what needs to be modified with a good reason.

8. What is a Totten Trust Form?

This is a trust form that allows you to avoid probate due to already assigning a beneficiary after your name.

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