Category Archives: Estate Planning
May
The New York power of attorney law (POA) allows you to designate an agent to manage your financial affairs. It avoids the need for time-consuming and expensive guardianship proceedings when a person becomes incapacitated. The current power of attorney form can be complex and difficult to use. The new POA law, effective June 13, 2021, amends […]
Mar
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]