In New York, a guardianship may be needed in certain situations. Individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to a disability may require a guardian. Guardians may also be named to manage a property. If you are concerned about aguardianship, you may...

In the last couple decades, there has been a subtle shift toward digital assets. While at first a curiosity, these online properties slowly gained in substance and popularity. From an individual’s intricately curated social media presence to a host of high-definition...

If you're an adult in New York, you may wonder when you should take the necessary step of planning your estate. When you make an estate plan, you are being responsible and ensuring that your property and assets go to the people you want to get them after you pass...

One of the most important goals of a comprehensive estate plan is minimizing tax obligations in as many ways as possible. The probate process following an unexpected death can easily result in a significant tax claim on the estate by both the state of New York and the...

Mental incapacity and dementia are becoming more common in New York and around the country as lifespans grow longer and treatments for deadly diseases like cancer become more effective. This means that even an individual who has full control of their mental faculties...

Are you seeking an easy way to pass on investments to your survivors that allows them to skip probate? If so, you should consider creating transfer on death, or TOD, accounts for some of your investments. The state of New York recognizes this provision for various...