New York Estate Planning Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Is The Difference Between A Will And A Trust?
  A Will and a Trust serve different purposes. Most people don`t have either one. A Will and a Trust are similar in the effect that both let you designate exactly how you want your assets and other … more
• What Is An Estate Tax?
  The Estate Tax is a tax on the value of your property transfered to your hiers upon your death.  The federal government allows every person to give away, either through lifetime gifts or upon … more
• What Is An Advance Directive?
  An Advance Directive is a type of written or verbal instruction about health care to be followed if a person becomes unable to make decisions regarding his or her medical treatment. Because you … more

Legal Articles

• Estate Taxes: How to Legally Minimize Your Obligation
  People often say that there two things that unavoidable in life: death and taxes.  So, to some it seems unfair when the two coincide and estate taxes are required to be paid on the assets that remain at the time of their death. The estate tax rate is 45%, or almost one half of the assets left in your estate.  Accordingly, many people are interested in learning how to minimize … more
• What are the differences between annuities, IRAs, and 401(k) plans, and how do they fit into my estate plan?
  Annuities, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k) plans are all types of investments that can help you plan for retirement, as well as for the inheritance that you wish to leave your children. All of these investment options may provide tax-deferred growth and certain other tax advantages, depending on your situation. Furthermore, all of these options exclude your invested … more

Free Legal Forms

• Estate Tax Power Of Attorney
• New York State Estate Tax Return; For The Estate Of A Decedent Whose Date Of Death Is After May 25, 1990 And Before February 1, 2000
• New York State Estate Tax Return Schedule L - N
• Application For Release Of Safe Deposit Box

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