Most of the adult guardianships are usually uncontested, which means that the disabled adult or the relatives are comfortable with the decision. The court also decides that the person that has been proposed as the guardian is the right choice. This process is usually short and fast. In this case, there is no witness called to testify because everything is straightforward. In some instances, the guardianship is contested, which means that someone isn’t comfortable with the decision or the proposed person. If the process gets contested, then the case goes to trial just like any other litigation. If the elderly person is in a capacity to talk, then the court will listen to him. Litigation is easier when you utilize guardianship attorney Long Island services. When it comes to trial, the court will listen to documentary and other types of evidence. In most cases, the aim is to show that the disabled adult has a disability and needs a guardian. In some instances, physicians are used to testify like expert witnesses. The role of the court is to determine that the adult needs a guardian or he doesn’t. Regardless of whether the case is contested or not, the court needs Read more [...]

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” We have years of experience planning for entrepreneurs, medical professionals, scientists, business and real estate owners, artists and multi-generation families. Our attorneys stay informed with the latest updates to the tax and transfer laws and regulations participate in shaping local legislature and analyze latest planning strategies and trends in business planning. We understand the importance of effective communication with our clients. We keep you informed, and we work closely with your family and business to follow the latest trends in estate planning and are able to take advantage of the latest tax developments. We work closely with your advisors to make sure that your estate plan is integrated with your business and retirement goals. We use cutting edge technology to be available to you 24/7.

Our firm provides full estate planning service to Queens families and businesses by focusing 100% of our practice on trusts, estates and administration law. We offer drafting of Wills, Trusts, simple and complex estate plans, business infrastructure plans, business succession plans and we keep you informed with respect to your estate planning choices and options in Queens. Our attorneys do not “spread themselves thin” by doing a little bit of everything. We focus our practice on estate planning in Brooklyn, Brooklyn estates, probate, administration, succession planning for Queens clients, wealth transfer issues for Queens clients, and analysis of tax issues for high net-worth Queens families. We lead our clients and their families through a difficult and convoluted process of establishing a best plan for themselves and their loved ones, no matter how complex or simple. We provide estate planning services to individuals, young couples, same-sex couples, retirees, multi-generation families, owners of small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, entertainers, medical professionals regardless of the degree of complexity of the estate.

We also assist cross-continent families or individuals with foreign assets/estates. We diligently research tax issues pertaining to estate planning for families no mater when their assets are located or where their loved ones reside. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and analytical. We will not only give you the best advice under the law but we also issue the best practical recommendation based on your circumstances and your situation. We approach our work with the highest degree of professionalism. We never issue advice on a hunch and never take on matters that we cannot handle. You can rely on our attorneys for their diligent research and most professional approach to all the issues that estate planning in Staten Island involves.

To be honest, every single state has a different rule for the Probate process. In the case of New York, Probate is essential when the person owning the estate has deceased and the executor has provided a will to court along with other important documents that would support the determination of the estate and the division of it as well. With the help of the Probate process, the estate and all the assets of the deceased which remain after paying for the funeral expenses, taxes and bills will be divided amongst the people who are considered to be the beneficiaries and the heirs. Steps of the Probate Process In order to understand the importance of Probate in New York, it is important for people to understand how the entire thing works. So, here we are going to provide you with some steps so that you can have a better idea of what you‘re in for. Step 1 After obtaining the death certificate of the person who is deceased, the executor will be able to start the process by submitting the will to the court. The beneficiaries will be notified about the will and testament and also about the process. At Read more [...]