Wills & Trusts

Growing up in an Italian neighborhood, everyone around me had "a guy." If you asked your friend about a roofer he would reply, "I got a guy." If your hair wasn't greased enough, your friend would [...]

As with any election, there is the potential for significant impact on estate and gift taxes. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the federal exemption from gift and estate tax rose to [...]

You probably know that it’s a good idea to plan your estate, even though it might not be a top priority for the use of your free time. Your intention is to get to it at some point, but you have [...]

When preparing for the birth of my oldest daughter, there were many aspects of the process I was wholly unprepared for. Actually, I was unprepared for just about all of it! However, when they [...]

Everyone needs estate planning. We ask, “How do you want to be remembered?” You do not want the last thing your family, heirs, or charities to remember is the mess you left, the arguments, the [...]

Many people believe that once they have created a will—whether drafted by an experienced attorney, or using a DIY solution or online form—they will have avoided probate. Unfortunately, they are [...]

If you’re married, you likely own some property or bank accounts jointly with your spouse. When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically becomes the sole owner. In most cases, this [...]

“Gotham is in danger!” cries the Commissioner. “Call for …The Protector!” That’s not exactly how it works, but there is a sense in which the Trust Protector does come to the rescue in certain [...]