On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jul 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
Patients in New York and throughout the country have a right to decide for themselves if they will undergo surgery or take a medication. However, those who are unconscious or not of sound mind may not be capable to making decisions about their medical treatment. With...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jun 30, 2020 | blog, Estate Planning
New Yorkers who do not already have an estate plan in place should strongly consider getting one, even if their assets are minimal. Having an estate plan ensures that everything a person owns, including family heirlooms of sentimental value, goes to the intended...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Jun 15, 2020 | blog, Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important aspect of being fully prepared for the future. New Yorkers who have yet to create a will and other estate planning documents should be aware of the steps necessary to ensure that the document is valid. Failure to follow these...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | May 22, 2020 | Estate Planning
When we think estate planning, many immediately go to a will. While your last living will and testament is a huge part of the process, it’s not the only piece that you need in your estate plan. There are several other important documents that you need to establish...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | May 20, 2020 | Estate Planning
As you begin the estate planning process, you may have concerns about your property passing through probate. This process can drag on for months, if not years. And your beneficiaries may fight and rack up fees that diminish your estate’s value. As an alternative, you...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | May 19, 2020 | Estate Planning
An estate plan allows you to name the people you wish to inherit your assets after you die, but it should be much more than that. You deserve an estate plan that helps you keep taxes and probate court costs from draining your assets, keeps you control over your most...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | May 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
Many people in New York and across the country may consider themselves skilled procrastinators. They may have the attitude that they can put various matters off until tomorrow or the last minute. In fact, many people think they work better under pressure. However,...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
As our loved ones plan for old age, they often take their health care into account. Beyond the costs, there are other questions to consider. That includes who should speak for them should they become unable to do so for themselves. This person is known as a health...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Estate Planning
There are a number of important reasons for an adult in New York to have an estate plan even if they have few assets, including ensuring that a plan is in place for their health and finances if they become incapacitated. For people with significant assets, an estate...
On behalf of McMahon Law Firm, Attorneys and Counselors at Law | Oct 16, 2019 | Estate Planning
When New York residents think about estate planning, they may want to consider the future of their assets for generations to come. Proper estate planning can ensure that wealth passes on over generations in a way that reflects the testator’s wishes for the...
