It’s important to have your estate planning documents and other important papers kept in a safe, accessible place. This will allow your loved ones to get the information that is needed after your death, or during an emergency. It’s a good idea to take the time to organize all of your information as soon as possible, so that you’re always prepared and to lessen the stress and burden on loved ones. Take a look at the following information, to better understand this need. If you have any … [Read more...] about You Need to Gather Estate Planning Documents and Other Important Information
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Dying Without a Will: New York Intestacy Laws
If you choose not to create a will during your lifetime, you need to realize that you will have no control over how your property is distributed after your death. Each state has its own set of intestacy laws that determine how assets are distributed. If you’re a New York resident, take a look at the following information, to better understand how your property will be distributed without a will. If you have any questions, or if you’d like to create a will, contact an estate planning … [Read more...] about Dying Without a Will: New York Intestacy Laws
Legacy Wealth Planning Workshops
Legacy Wealth Planning Workshops are scheduled for September in Webster on 9/20 at 10 AM and 7 PM and in Victor on 9/21 at 10 AM. The workshop is FREE, but reservations are required. Please call us at (585) 374-5210 or online at www.mrobinsonlaw.com. THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE AREN'T THINGS. We couldn't agree more. In this revealing workshop, we will show how traditional estate planning has been failing American families. The aftermath of these "bare bones" estate plans has been the loss of … [Read more...] about Legacy Wealth Planning Workshops
Estate Planning for Parents with Adult Children
When children are young, estate planning for parents normally focuses on providing for their upbringing. After they grow up, parents normally want to continue providing for them in their estate plans, but the focus tends to shift a bit. If you have more than one child, and you plan for them to inherit your estate, you may wonder how to divide your assets. To help decide how to divide your estate, consider these issues: Are you comfortable distributing property to your children outright? If … [Read more...] about Estate Planning for Parents with Adult Children
Transferring Property Without Probate
Many estate planning tools are set up to allow property to avoid probate. Why? Probate Court can not only tie up property for months, even years, but it can rack up fees and costs as well. Property that avoids probate is called non-probate property, and it generally falls into three different categories: Transfers by Title: Assets transferred by title include property owned in joint tenancy with the right of survivorship, such as a house that is jointly owned by a married couple. It is … [Read more...] about Transferring Property Without Probate
