Are you unsure what happens to your debt after death? Our attorney explains what you and your family should know in this video. Call our Buffalo estate planning attorneys for a consultation. People often ask me what will happen with their debt when they die. Sometimes a debt will be paid off and sometimes it […]
The newly released 2020 edition of the Executor’s Legal Survival ®Guide is designed to assist you in naming a good executor in your will, explain to executors their duties and responsibilities and inform estate beneficiaries of the role of the executor in the probate process. The guide by attorney Robert Friedman answers such frequently asked questions […]
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May
May
Having a healthcare proxy can be a beneficial to you in the long especially you get into an accident that leaves you unable to make medical decision. Here is some information about healthcare proxies in New York. Information About Health Care Proxies You have a constitutional right to refuse medical treatment. I’m not talking about […]
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Apr
Apr
Probating a Will is the first step in any estate administration. The Executor must locate the original Will to file with the Surrogate’s Court along with the will witnesses’ affidavits, notices of probate, and the petition for probate. Probating a Will Each county in New York has a Surrogate’s Court that handles the probate of Wills […]
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Apr
Apr
Estate planning is not just for the old and wealthy. Even young, single people should learn about the benefits of estate planning now. Contact our offices today for a legal consultation. Benefits of Estate Planning | Power of Attorney By signing a power of attorney, you can authorize another person to act on your behalf […]
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Apr
Apr
The widespread death and illness caused by COVID-19 has many of us in New York very concerned about estate planning because: All New York Surrogate Courts are closed, except for essential matters. If you avoid probate, your family will not have to wait for the courts to reopen and catch-up on their backlog. Your family […]
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Apr
Apr
Coronavirus (COVID-19) can cause severe respiratory problems requiring hospitalization and the use of a ventilator. Your Living Will does not prevent medical providers from using a ventilator, if needed. New York living wills are written declarations instructing your family and doctor about life-prolonging medical procedures when you have a terminal illness, are in a persistent […]
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Mar
Mar
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty in the world. With that being said, there is no better time than now to make sure your estate planning is up to date. By doing so, you’re not just protecting your interests and assets, you’re also protecting your family. Get Our Free Probate and […]
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Mar
Mar
How to Have Your Will, Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy Prepared Without Leaving Your Home or Car Easy Steps For your safety, we are offering remote or drive-up no-contact document signing during the COVID-19 crisis. We are available by phone or email at any time to answer your questions. These are the easy […]