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Harris Beach PLLC

Estate Planning: Eight Steps to Take Now

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Many think estate planning is only a concern for those who are later in their stage of life or wealthy. They put it off for years, or entirely. Estate planning is for everyone and essential to maintain financial security...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Millennial Estate Planning and the Importance of Early Planning

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Client Question: “What area of law do you focus on?” Attorney Response: “Trusts and Estates.” Client Response: “I’m still young, I don’t need to worry about planning for when I’m gone. I’ll call you when I’m older...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

Too Young for an Estate Plan? Think Again

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For young adults, the inevitable is typically not at the forefront when it comes to making future plans, precluding many from giving any thought to what may happen to their assets on death. In reality, all young adults should...more

White and Williams LLP

The Powerful Power of Attorney: Changes Coming in New York State

Small but significant changes are coming soon to the New York State statutory power of attorney form effective June 13, 2021. By legislation passed on December 13, 2020 and signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, all powers...more

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

Understanding the Terms of Health Care Directives

Estate planning experts usually cite the need to include advance health care directives in a comprehensive estate plan. But there’s often disagreement about the legal names given to those directives and their optimal use,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Advance Directives Are Important: COVID-19 Or Not

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It is important to have advance directives in place, whether in the midst of a pandemic or not. All adults should have three types of advance directives. ...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

Estate Planning In The COVID-19 Era

In uncertain times like these, COVID-19 reminds us to be prepared for the unexpected. Do you have an estate plan in place? If so, now is the time to review those plans and make any necessary updates. If not, consider...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Getting Your Life And Estate Planning Documents In Order During A Health Crisis

As the world searches for a new normal, it is more important than ever to make sure that the interests of you and your loved ones are properly protected. We have compiled the below list of the basic life and estate planning...more

Jaburg Wilk

Preparing Health Care Documents is Just the First Step

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Taking the time to complete your health care power of attorney and living will is a great step toward ensuring that your health care wishes will be followed if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. A health care...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Financial and Healthcare Decision-Making During a Crisis

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COVID-19 has changed our lives in so many ways. Social distancing and wearing masks at the grocery store have become the new normal. We are all doing our best to make sure our families are safe, which in many cases has...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

An Important Message during Difficult Times

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Friends and colleagues- My thoughts are with you during these uncertain times. First and foremost, I want you and your family to stay safe and healthy. Social distancing is a small price to pay for guarding the wellness...more

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