Top Reasons for Avoiding Probate from Michael Robinson Probate can take a long time. If you can transfer assets outside of probate, you will not have delays associated with waiting for the probate process to play out. Learn more about probate in this presentation. … [Read more...] about Top Reasons for Avoiding Probate: A Guide from a Finger Lakes Estate Planning Lawyer
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ROCHESTER ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS ATTEND EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE
ROCHESTER ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS ATTEND EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE RECEIVES IMPORTANT ELDER & ESTATE PLANNING EDUCATION IN SAN DIEGO, CA Pittsford, New York— November 17, 2016 — Michael Robinson and Nathan Shoff acclaimed Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region estate planning and elder law attorneys, participated in one of the nation’s premier legal education conferences in San Diego, CA from November 2 through November 7. Hosted by the American Academy of Estate Planning … [Read more...] about ROCHESTER ESTATE PLANNING ATTORNEYS ATTEND EXCLUSIVE CONFERENCE
Can Someone on Disability Get Medicaid?
Medicaid disability coverage may be available if you have a qualifying disabling condition and if you meet certain other requirements such as having limited financial resources. Determining if you are able to get Medicaid can be complicated, so it is best to speak with an experienced attorney about what your rights and options are. The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. can provide you with the help you need to make a plan to qualify for Medicaid and to understand Medicaid eligibility … [Read more...] about Can Someone on Disability Get Medicaid?
New York Trust Administration Steps
New York trust administration is a process which can be triggered after a death if the deceased person (called a decedent) created a trust. Trusts are often created as part of estate planning in order to make it possible for assets to transfer outside of the probate process. The trust administration process can be both quicker and easier than probate, so heirs can inherit faster. However, there are still certain steps which must be taken during trust administration to officially transfer assets … [Read more...] about New York Trust Administration Steps
Why a Contested Will Can Cost Your Heirs
A contested will can result in a costly and complicated probate process. Your heirs could lose a good portion of their inheritance if your will is contested. The process of fighting over assets could also cause a breakdown in family relationships, leaving loved ones in a bad situation. You do not want your legacy to be a history of family fighting and lost assets, so you should strongly consider getting appropriate help from an experienced attorney to reduce or eliminate the chances that a will … [Read more...] about Why a Contested Will Can Cost Your Heirs
