Any information that a New York resident stores online could be considered a digital asset. It is estimated that the average American has $55,000 in assets that are held online. At any given time, a person can have up to 100 or more accounts that are secured by a...
The role of a trust in an estate plan
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 23, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many New Yorkers might think that a will is a sufficient document for passing on assets to loved ones. However, a trust may be a better instrument in some situations. With a revocable trust, the creator has a lot of flexibility. An irrevocable trust gives the creator,...
Avoid these 3 estate planning mistakes
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 19, 2019 | Firm News
Creating an estate plan can be an intimidating process. You may not understand how estate planning works because of widespread misconceptions and myths. Without the right advice and knowledge, you can make mistakes that result in financial and legal issues. When you...
Checking up on beneficiary designations
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
Many people living in New York have taken the time to write a will and make end-of-life preparations. However, there may be one area that these individuals have overlooked: beneficiary designations. When an individual purchases a life insurance policy, or enrolls in a...
Estate planning lessons from Lee Radziwill
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 9, 2019 | Trust & Probate Administration
New York residents might know the late Lee Radziwill as a style icon, princess, socialite or the younger sister of Jackie Kennedy. The way she handled her estate could be used as an example for others. Radziwill used a will, which is subject to probate administration...
3 probate myths
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 3, 2019 | Firm News
You may not know a lot about the probate process. After all, it is not natural to want to learn about things that happen after we or our loved ones die. That said, it is helpful to know the basics about how probate works, so you know what to expect. Unfortunately,...
Estate planning with special needs children
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 1, 2019 | Estate Planning
Parents in New York who have children with special needs may face particular challenges when it comes to estate planning. Parents have a few different options, but in most cases, a trust can be useful. Those who are wealthy enough to be certain that their child will...
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