When planning your estate and financial issues, you should also consider including plans for your medical wishes should you become ill or incapacitated. An advanced directive may include several different facets that address and carry out your health care plan either...
Estate planning in New York
New York has strict regulations regarding estate planning. It is highly recommended to have a detailed estate plan to protect your assets. Understanding these regulations will help you better navigate the best course of action to ensure your assets are handled in the...
Do I need to include digital assets in my estate plan?
Digital assets are an important part of our everyday life. We have personal accounts like email, banking, social media, and cloud-based storage as well as business accounts like websites and blogs. These assets include pretty much anything we access online or using a...
What does a pet trust do?
Whether you are a new pet owner or you have had pets your entire life, your animal is likely a significant part of what makes your life whole. They interact with you on your best days and your worst and always understand how you are feeling. Your estate plan is a way...
4 executor mistakes that prove detrimental
Sometimes, a chosen executor may not feel capable of this responsible role of settling an estate. Or other times, that person may take a flippant view of these duties. In either scenario, mistakes are possible. Some of those mistakes may be unintended, while others...