Estate Planning Lawyer Queens

  Have you ever thought about what would happen to your assets and loved ones if something were to happen to you unexpectedly? It’s not the most comfortable topic, but it’s an important one. Many people put off estate planning because it seems complicated or something to deal with "later." However, without proper planning, your family could face unnecessary stress and financial hardship. That’s where an  estate planning attorney in Whitestone  comes in. What Does an Estate Planning Attorney Do? An estate planning attorney specializes in helping you organize your assets and wishes so that your loved ones are taken care of after you’re gone. This process includes drafting documents like wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. These legal documents ensure that your property is distributed according to your wishes, that your children are cared for, and that someone you trust will make important decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do...

Second Marriage and Your Estate Plan Love may be lovelier, but it is a whole lot more complicated, the second (or third…) time around. For one thing, we tend to be older.  This means we have fewer working years ahead, within which to recover from a financially devastating break-up.  I believe it is critically important for folks to have a PreNup, to ensure that each party maintains a baseline degree of financial security in the event of a split. The biggest complicating factor, in my opinion, is adult children.  I have yet to see a second marriage without strain caused by the party’s respective children.  Without a good plan in place, we often see WW3 upon the death of the first spouse.  This usually involves ownership of the primary residence.  If I am the owner of the house, and my new younger husband moves in, he will likely ask to have his name put on the deed.  He will tell me that he will “of course take care to ensure that my ch...

  October is National  Estate Planning  Month.  Think this only applies to the wealthy?  Think again!  You need Estate Planning if: You have minor children.  Without a plan in place, a stranger will decide who raises your child. You are among the 68% of Americans with a pet. A good Estate Plan will ensure that your furry loved one has a smooth transition. You are among the 60% of Americans who own a home. Without a good Estate Plan, your beneficiaries will be subject to taxes, probate and long term care claims! You have a blended family. A good plan will ensure that my children won’t be at war with my second husband! You have a loved one with special needs. A simple will leaving assets to a disabled beneficiary, can disrupt their eligibility for program benefits. What is the Biggest Estate Planning Mistake people make?      AMC- The #1 mistake is to put your house into your kids’ names.  ...