When you are planning your estate, you should discuss everything in detail with an estate planning attorney, because you can make mistakes that have unintended negative consequences. Your financial situation and the nature of your intentions will definitely be part of the equation. It is also important to consider the life situation of the people that are on your inheritance list. With this in mind, we will look at the value of special needs planning in this blog post. People With … [Read more...] about Special Needs Planning Can Preserve Benefit Eligibility
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Answers to Three Questions About Probate
Probate is the legal process of estate administration. We practice law in New York, and in our state, the Surrogate’s Court in the county that the decedent resided in would supervise the process. Most people that are not in the estate planning field do not know much about it, so will provide some clarity in this blog post by providing answers to some frequently asked questions. Why does probate exist? In an estate planning context, probate exists to provide supervision when an estate is being … [Read more...] about Answers to Three Questions About Probate
A Look at Asset Protection Strategies
As they say, we live in a litigious society, so it is important to protect your personal assets if you are a small business owner. There are a couple of different structures that are typically utilized, and we will look at them here. If you would like to discuss them with one of our attorneys in person, simply send us a message requesting a consultation we will get back in touch with you promptly. Limited Liability Companies A very commonly used asset protection structure for small businesses … [Read more...] about A Look at Asset Protection Strategies
Why Even Young People Need Help from Pittsford Estate Planning Lawyers
Pittsford estate planning attorneys at The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. provide help in preparing for the future. Far too many younger people do not get this necessary help because they think they have plenty of time to put legal tools in place to address end of life issues and secure their legacy. Unfortunately, if young families don't put the right estate plan in place and tragedy strikes, this can be very bad for their family. You do not want to make things more difficult for … [Read more...] about Why Even Young People Need Help from Pittsford Estate Planning Lawyers
Medicaid Planning Mistakes You Must Avoid
Medicaid planning is very important if you hope to protect your wealth and ensure you are able to get care if you get hurt or sick. Many people do not realize how important making a Medicaid plan is -- and if you are one of them, you could be making a very costly mistake. The Law Office of Michael Robinson, P.C. can help you to determine if you need to make a Medicaid plan based on your situation. Most people do, and we'll work with you to make effective use of legal tools to put a plan in … [Read more...] about Medicaid Planning Mistakes You Must Avoid
