A testamentary bequest is a gift you leave through your last will and testament. Most people use their wills to leave inheritances to their children, other family members, or to charities or causes they support. However, deciding what you want to give is a little more complicated than you might realize. There are four main types of testamentary bequests you can leave. Deciding on which type to leave is up to you, but you should talk to your estate planning lawyer about the effect each type … [Read more...] about Testamentary Bequest in Rochester: 4 Types
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Remembering JFK
Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Do you remember what you were doing when you heard the news that our President had been shot? … [Read more...] about Remembering JFK
How To Revive a Will in New York: Commonly Asked Questions
Question 1. What is a will revival? When people create a last will and testament, they have to meet specific requirements as dictated by the law. As long as you meet these requirements, a court will accept your will as a valid expression of your last wishes. In some situations, people who make a will later decide to change the document. This is fairly common, and as long as your new will meets the same requirements as your old will, you can change your will whenever you like. When people … [Read more...] about How To Revive a Will in New York: Commonly Asked Questions
10 Tips for Family Caregivers
As we discussed in an earlier post, November is National Caregivers Month. Here are 10 tips from Caregiver Action Network that may be helpful to you and your family members. 10 Tips for Family Caregiver Seek support from other caregivers. You are not alone! Take care of your own health so that you can be strong enough to take care of your loved one. Accept offers of help and suggest specific things people can do to help you. Caregiving is hard work so take … [Read more...] about 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
Special Needs Planning in Rochester NY: Key Mistakes to Avoid
For parents of special needs children, developing a special needs plan is one of the best things you can do for you and your child. Special needs planning in Rochester NY, like estate planning, is not a single set of tools that applies to everyone in all situations. Instead, developing a special needs plan requires you to evaluate your options in light of your current circumstances and your goals. Every special needs plan needs to be crafted to fit your circumstances. Though your estate … [Read more...] about Special Needs Planning in Rochester NY: Key Mistakes to Avoid

