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If you are outside of New York and you need someone to make financial and/or medical decisions for you, your Durable Power of Attorney (POA) and Health Care Proxy (HCP), which are tailored to New York law, are still valid in other states. 

Many parents want to transfer their home to their children during their lifetime. It may seem simple to sign a new deed and be done, but gifting real estate can have tax and legal consequences that may cost your family more in the long run.

With the help of the Santa Clause, you may be able to save on estate taxes while contributing to a cause you believe in.

When a person under the age of 18 is set to receive more than $10,000.00 as an inheritance under an estate, the New York Surrogate’s Court requires that a guardian be appointed to protect the minor’s property interest.

Many families enjoy giving financial gifts to their children or grandchildren during the holidays. Whether it’s helping with education, starting a savings fund, or simply sharing some year-end generosity, it’s important to understand how these gifts fit into your overall estate and tax planning.

You should know that anyone can nominate you as executor of his or her Will, but there are many factors that determine whether acting as executor will be a smoothly paved road or a bumpy one.

Most of us think of an inheritance as a good thing—something you would never dream of turning down. But believe it or not, there are times when saying “no, thanks” to an inheritance actually makes sense.

Choosing whether to make gifts during life versus after death depends on your goals and circumstances.

As our lives become more connected to technology, planning for digital property has become just as important as planning for tangible assets.

The probate process can be lengthy, especially when a complex family tree is involved. Thankfully, the Surrogate’s Court provides a simplified alternative for “small estates,” through a process called Voluntary Administration.