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Educational Resources
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Trust in Planning – The Advantages of a Trust
Have you wondered what you can do now to plan for the future of your family? Do you need a Will? What is a Trust? What are the advantages of a Trust?
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What does it mean to probate a will?
For most people, when they name someone as the Executor of their Will, they believe that is all their chosen person will need to begin handling their estate when they pass away. However, this is not the case. In fact, there’s an entire process, known as probate, which must take place to name the Executor.
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NYS Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney
Out With the Old, In With the New: Changes to the NYS Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney. This blog dives into the changes to the new form.
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Wills vs Trusts: What are the Differences?
What is the difference between a Will and Trust? A will is a written document that expresses a decedent’s final wishes.
A trust is a legal document that is created during a person’s lifetime. It is a right to money or property that is held in a fiduciary or trustee relationship by a person or a bank for the benefit of another.
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Updating Your Will Package
There are numerous reasons why executing a will package serves your best interests. However, what happens when years pass by and circumstances change? In this blog, we examine the benefits of updating your existing will package.
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Remote Will Execution
When a global pandemic strikes, firms and their clients must adapt to execute this vital document without physically convening, yet with the formalities required by law.
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Will Package Execution
Many of us do not contemplate the logistics of dying. However, the decisions we make regarding our person and our estate may have lasting and significant impacts – not only on ourselves but also on the family, friends and finances we leave behind when we pass. One way individuals can put their worries to rest is by executing a will package.