The passing of a relative can be difficult, especially if you’re close to them. Even if you aren’t on the best terms with them, there are certain responsibilities and affairs that you might have to look into, especially those related to the estate left behind. Here’s how you can deal with the legal issues that take place after a person’s passing and a probate lawyer’s assistance in the Read More
Debt and Probate: What You Need to Know
Most people have their legacies, properties, and assets on their minds when drafting their Testament and Last Will. But several other things must be considered and specified in an estate plan. For example, specifying what happens to your outstanding debts or those of a loved one after they pass away is crucial. If you owed a loan or debt in your lifetime, your family will be responsible for paying for it, depending Read More
Estate planning tips for business owners
Putting an effective estate plan into place is a prudent step for any New York resident to take, but it may be even more important for those who own a business. Probate courts are not the places where most entrepreneurs would want questions about their estate resolved, and probate judges may sometimes not be as knowledgeable as they could be about complex intangible business assets such as intellectual property. Read More
