Crafting an estate plan in New York can be difficult if one is married and the spouse does not want to participate in the planning process. However, steps can still be taken to protect beneficiaries. Beyond convincing the partner with numbers and outcomes of...

While an ethical will is not an actual binding legal document, it serves an important and meaningful purpose. New York residents can use an ethical will to pass on certain values that they hold dear. An ethical will is much like an attachment to one's financial will....

Blended families are increasingly common in New York. They can result in considerations to take into account during the estate planning process. It is important for people to update existing plans and designated beneficiaries to make certain that their children will...

Many New Yorkers have relatives or in-laws who are undocumented immigrants. When people are creating their estate plan, they may have questions about transferring assets to family members or friends who do not have authorization to live and work in the United States....

While many New Yorkers understand the importance of having an estate plan in place long before it is needed, the process can be intimidating. This often encourages people to delay until a major event such as a health condition or serious injury causes them to become...