It is no surprise that some people don't want to talk about estate planning. It's not a comfortable topic. Discussing your estate plan means you need to accept that you won't be around forever, and you need to address what you want to do with your assets, debts and...
Month: November 2017
Is it ever a good idea to challenge a will?
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Nov 24, 2017 | Will Contests
A will is a person's last chance to tell you what he or she wants to do with his or her assets and estate. Normally, it's extremely hard to challenge a will, because attorneys take the time to have witnesses present and to guarantee a person's ability to sign a legal...
The holidays are a good time to talk about estate plans
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Nov 17, 2017 | Probate/estate Administration
As people age, it's important that they begin to talk about estate planning. It can be a difficult topic to bring up, and it may be uncomfortable. Despite that, it's a good idea to talk about estate planning, because without a good plan, the estate could be heavily...
Understanding the difference between a will and a trust
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog
There is a lot you and other New York residents need to think about when doing your estate planning. Which relatives do you want to leave your favorite heirlooms to? How should you divide your home and vehicles amongst your loved ones? Can you specify how you want...
An elder law power of attorney helps protect your assets
On Behalf of Salem Shor & Saperstein, LLP | Nov 14, 2017 | Elder Law
As someone who is getting older, you've probably started to think about your estate plan. One thing that's important to have is an elder law power of attorney (POA). An elder law power of attorney isn't quite the same as a typical POA. Normally, a POA gives appointed...
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