The one thing we can be certain about in life is that nothing is certain. Changes happen daily, and you must keep up with vital updates so your devices, career, and household run smoothly. However, people rarely think of updating or reviewing their estate plans.
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If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you might be going through the difficult process of wrapping up their affairs—some of which are all too easy to overlook while you're mourning your loss. Unfortunately, this can lead to unnecessary expenses or, for some services, significant financial consequences. With that in mind, here’s...
An important concern of many parents is the risk of leaving money to an adult child and then having the child get divorced from his or her spouse. At least in New York, although many other states have similar laws, inherited property is considered separate property, not marital property when it comes...
For most of your life, your parents have been the ones to act out of concern for your well-being. However, the relationship dynamic can undergo a significant reversal as time goes on. At some point, all adult children begin to worry about whether their parents will be able to afford the housing...
When you’re preparing an estate plan or starting a Medicaid trust, one of the most important decisions you have to make concerns your selection of a trustee. The trustee has the legal authority to manage a trust and its assets. A trustee is also responsible for managing and distributing trust assets to...
Estate law is constantly evolving, which can make it hard to stay on top of the latest trends. That’s why the Law Office of Angela Siegel has provided this helpful guide. We want to keep up with what’s happening in the world of estate planning so that you’re empowered to make...
Are you considering becoming a Florida resident? There are many factors to consider. Most people want to give up their residency in New York and change to Florida in order to avoid income taxes and the New York State estate tax. People also make the change in order to qualify for the homestead exemption and...
An estate plan can allow you to leave assets to your children, family, and friends. However, there are many other things you can do with an estate plan, including leaving assets to charity. In this article, we examine how to make charitable contributions in Florida through your estate plan.
An estate plan can allow you to leave assets to your children, family, and friends. However, there are many other things you can do with an estate plan, including leave assets to charity. In this article, we examine how to make charitable contributions in Florida through your estate plan.