On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | Estate Planning And Probate
You’ve made the smart decision to create an estate plan early in life. If anything should happen to you, your family won’t have to make tough decisions or go through a difficult court process. Your plan can protect them from losing out on your income while...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
Trusts are useful estate planning devices that allow New Yorkers to pass their property to others without the burdens and costs of having it go through probate. While it is often the case that individuals set up trusts to support themselves and their family members,...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Jun 19, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
Intestate succession refers to the process of distributing a decedent’s estate when the decedent does not have a will. As our readers are aware, a will is an important testamentary document that provides guidance on how the assets and property of a...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Jun 12, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
A previous post here discussed the importance of including durable powers of attorney in the estate plans of Buffalo residents. In review, a durable power of attorney gives a named party the right to make financial decisions on the part of another person who is unable...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | May 16, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
When most people sit down with an attorney to write their will, they consider which family heirlooms and other physical objects they’d like to pass on to family members. However, in making plans for minor children, your estate and your assets, it’s...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Apr 19, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
There are many legal concepts that people in New York may have heard of, but that may be somewhat confusing when it comes to understanding the details. One of those concepts is probate. Many people in Buffalo may have heard of this process and may know that it...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Apr 18, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
6 out of 10 Americans don’t have an estate plan. It’s not that they don’t care about how their family will have to handle their estate one day. Most of the time, people just don’t know where to begin the process or how long it will take. Can...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Mar 29, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
Since wills that are handwritten or spoken are only allowed in certain extreme situations, you’ll more than likely go through the entire estate planning process with an attorney to procure your will. But, what happens next? Where should a will go to be both...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Mar 25, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
When a New York resident creates an estate plan, they may do so to ensure that their legal wishes are recorded in the event that they perish before their children are grown. A document like a will may provide guidance on who may take care of a person’s kids if...
On behalf of Cohen & Lombardo, P.C. | Mar 5, 2019 | Estate Planning And Probate
In order to execute a valid will in New York a person must meet certain signatory and witness requirements. These requirements are in place to ensure that the wishes and rights of the testator — that is, the person creating the will — are protected and...
