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10 Key Tips for Special Needs Estate Planning During Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and supporting individuals with autism and their families. When estate planning for someone with special needs, particularly those on the autism...
Why You Need an Estate Plan: Protecting Your Assets and Your Loved Ones
Many people tend to put off creating an estate plan, perhaps due to the uncomfortable nature of contemplating one's mortality or the complexity of the process. However, neglecting to establish a solid estate plan can leave your loved ones vulnerable to unnecessary...
Navigating Probate in New York: A Guide for Executors
Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging experience, and when that loss is accompanied by the responsibility of being named the executor in their will, the situation can become overwhelming. In New York, when a loved one passes away with a will, the estate...
Asset distribution when there is no will
When a person passes away without a will, it can leave his or her family worried about what to do next. The estate will need to go through probate, which is the court process to administer the estate. The estate may include money, personal property, real property and...
Should I have a will or a trust?
If you want to distribute your assets among your loved ones when you pass away, you must create a will or a trust. Both of these estate planning tools will ensure that your assets and property passes down to those closest to you according to your wishes. They both...
Keeping your loved ones protected
The estate planning attorneys at Stefans Law Group tell their clients that a good plan needs to be updated every few years, or after major life events. Some people are a little taken aback when they hear this advice. They have just gone through all the work of...
Why do I need a will or trust?
Wills and trusts are estate planning tools that can help ensure your hard-earned assets are protected during your lifetime and transferred to your designated heirs after you die. If you die without a will, called intestate, the state oversees how your assets are...