Buying and owning property is mostly an exciting and fulfilling life experience. The only aspects of it that can feel dry and boring are the legal ones, which include everything from drawing up the initial deed to including it in your final will to be passed on after your death. Of all the things you include in your estate plan—life insurance, bank accounts, jewelry, art/collectibles, investments, and furniture—the Read More
Why You Can’t Sleep on Estate Planning
If you ask a person what they want to be remembered for when they're gone, they're most likely to say something sentimental like the memories of their loved ones or the legacy they're leaving behind in the form of their children or their life's work. But let's be real. Read More
3 Mistakes Made During Estate Planning
Whether you have a large estate or a modest one, as the owner, you must settle all of your affairs while you still have the ability to do so. There are various issues and common mistakes that people make when it comes to estate planning. This blog will go over some of the issues to watch out for: Read More
3 Ways to Minimize Estate Planning Taxes
Estate taxes can balloon significantly, but certain techniques can always help you bring down the payable amount. These are within the legal parameters as well, so you can easily take them on without worrying. Here are some of the most commonly recommended ones: Read More
Protecting Yourself from Home Title Theft
Home title theft is a form of identity theft, and many people suffer from it every year. Scammers and thieves tend to keep an eye out for vacation homes, properties belonging to the deceased, and other vulnerable aspects of the home that they can exploit. Read More
Does New York Surrogate’s Court Have Authority to Evict Occupants of Estate and Trust Property?
When someone dies and leaves real property as part of their estate, such as rental property, commercial and retail buildings, and residential property, it becomes part of their estate. If they have a will in place, then the property is distributed according to the deceased’s wishes as outlined in the will. In some cases, if the decedent also had a trust, then the property may be transferred to the trust as outlined Read More
