No matter what stage of your life you are in, a will is essential to providing clear instruction on your wishes, should you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions. It is also imperative to distribute an estate in a professional and timely manner after the death of a loved one through a trust administration, the process where non-probate assets are distributed pursuant to the terms of the trust instrument.
The process of developing wills and trusts does not have to be a confusing and overwhelming process. With the right wills and trust lawyer and the appropriate information, this process can be relatively simple, handled almost exclusively by a seasoned attorney.
To speak to one of the premier wills and trust lawyers in Goshen, NY about your legal concerns, contact Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP today.
The drafting of a will, as well as the creation and implementation of a proper estate plan, is a complicated process. Our firm’s team of experienced estate planning attorneys can help you draft a will at all levels of complexity, assist in litigation over will interpretation, and help with all other aspects of the estate's process. Contact Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP today to make sure you have planned appropriately in the event that anything should happen to you.
Your living will set parameters for medical intervention, should it be necessary. It also provides the opportunity to distribute your property as you see fit, establish guardianship for your children, and otherwise express your final wishes upon your death. A will is necessary to leave property to any person or entity other than a blood relative – for example, a domestic partner, a friend, or a charity. Without a will, the court will determine how your property will be distributed, who will care for your children and other decisions that may not accurately represent your desires. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced wills and trust lawyer in Goshen, NY or a living trust lawyer in Goshen, NY such as Blustein, Shapiro, Rich & Barone, LLP.
Sometimes, after the death of a family member and during trust administration, disputes can arise among the heirs. The sooner these disputes are resolved, the better. Any dispute can delay the distribution of assets greatly and lead to drawn-out legal battles. This is why an experienced wills and trust lawyer is such a valuable asset for your family.
Estate Planning and Elder Law for Today's American Family
By Richard J. Shapiro, J.D., CELA
“I was honestly very pleasantly surprised at how helpful this book was, particularly because I thought my wife and I were all set with our end-of-life paperwork. There were so many things we hadn’t considered that I know now we definitely need to update/expand our plans.”
