Are you unsure how to perform the duties of executor of an estate? Watch this video as our Rochester estate planning lawyer explains in detail what steps are needed. In order for an executor to act in accordance with a will, the court must issue a certificate to the executor so they can take control […]
Category Archives: Estate Planning
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Feb
Feb
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me about a durable power of attorney. Watch this video, then call our Rochester office. A durable power of attorney remains valid after the person has become incapacitated Do you want to get a durable power of attorney? If so, contact the experienced Rochester Estate […]
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Jan
Jan
To preserve your home from the devastating costs of nursing home care, you can transfer it to your children with either a life estate deed or a deed to an irrevocable living trust. With both the NY life estate deed and the irrevocable living trust : You will avoid probate. You can preserve your home […]
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Jan
Jan
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Attorney, people often ask me many estate planning questions such as disinheriting your spouse. You will not be able to disinherit your spouse unless there is a signed prenuptial or anti-nuptial agreement. The only other reason you can disinherit your spouse is if he or she abandons you for […]
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Dec
Dec
As an experienced Rochester Estate Planning Lawyer, people often ask me what the probate time frame is. Call our office today. The probate process takes at least 7 months The estate must be left open for 7 months to allow creditors the opportunity to file claims against the estate Are you getting frustrated with your probate time […]
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Jul
Jul
In this video, Rochester estate planning lawyer talks about health care proxies. Call our office for a legal consultation. Healthcare Proxies, also known as durable power of attorneys are used to appoint an agent to carry out your wishes if you become disabled. Living wills allow you to say whether or not you want to […]
The newly released 2020 edition of the Executor’s Legal Survival ®Guide is designed to assist you in naming a good executor in your will, explain to executors their duties and responsibilities and inform estate beneficiaries of the role of the executor in the probate process. The guide by attorney Robert Friedman answers such frequently asked […]
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Apr
Apr
Probating a will is the first step in any estate administration. The Executor must locate the original Will to file with the Surrogate’s Court along with the will witnesses’ affidavits, notices of probate, and the petition for probate. Probating a Will Each county in New York has a Surrogate’s Court that handles the probate of […]
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Apr
Apr
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] 15 Ways to Avoid NY Probate During the COVID-19 Crisis The widespread death and illness caused by COVID-19 has many of us in New York very concerned about estate planning because: All New York Surrogate Courts are closed, except for essential matters. If you avoid probate, your family will not have to wait […]
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Apr
Apr
Do you have questions about funding a trust in New York and how soon it can be done? During this difficult time, we will always be available to discuss your estate planning needs and prepare any new documents that you require. We will help you make sure that your estate planning documents carry out your […]