Estate Planning NYC

The estate planning attorney is very helpful during your estate planning. Well versed in the estate laws of New York, he understands the right steps to take and what estate planning tools to use to actualize your goals to your best interests. He also understands the federal and state laws which can affect your estate and its disposal after your death, and would work with you to find ways to avoid the negative effects of such laws, while taking advantage of the beneficial ones. Some of the areas where the estate planning attorney NY will help you include:

Helping you create a Last Will and Testament that expresses with utmost clarity the manner in which assets in your name should be distributed after your death, the beneficiaries to receive them, the executor who you’ve chosen to represent you when you’re no more, and also appointing a guardian for minors.

Creating a durable financial power of attorney to appoint someone who would handle your financial affairs on your behalf during your incapacity.

Establishing a durable medical power of attorney appointing someone who would make medical decisions on your behalf.

Finding ways to reduce your estate tax, income tax and inheritance tax.

Assisting executors and surviving families through the complex process of probate.

Finding means, such as the use of a trust, for avoiding probate.

Helping you plan for Guardianship, Medicaid and retirement.