Posted On: April 8th 2016
An irrevocable trust has long been a key component of many estate plans. But what if it no longer serves its original purpose? Is it too late to change it? Depending on applicable state law, the trust’s owner may have several options for fixing a “broken” trust. This article explains how a trust can become…
Learn MorePosted On: March 30th 2016
In an increasingly digital world, people often overlook digital assets when developing an estate plan, and the consequences can be disastrous. With no paper trail, a decedent’s family members may be unaware that certain assets exist, or may need a court order to have someone hack into a password-protected computer. Or, if a small-business owner…
Learn MorePosted On: March 23rd 2016
Parents who have built up a large estate and are eager to share their wealth with their children may be concerned about the kids’ ability to handle it. Fortunately, there are ways to help ensure children won’t blow through their inheritance at a young age. This article discusses creating incentive trusts, educating children on money…
Learn MorePosted On: February 8th 2016
In the unfortunate event of losing a loved one, having a committed attorney who is well-versed in estate and probate law will quickly become a crucial resource for the executor of an estate. Balancing court filings, signature collection, and legal jargon with emotional distress can lead to misfilings and blunders that can entirely change…
Learn MorePosted On: December 2nd 2015
While many people are preparing for the holidays, it’s very easy to lose sight of 2016 being right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to consult with your tax attorney to create your own year-end tax strategy. Schwartz, Fang and Keating, P.C., Long Island’s leading lawyers have over 30 years experience in probate…
Learn MorePosted On: November 13th 2015
Schwartz, Fang and Keating, P.C. employs some of the top estate administration lawyers in the country. Why are we the best choice for your estate administration? Because we listen to our clients and work with them to provide an exemplary level of service. In this post we’ve provided you with a few questions we’ve been…
Learn MorePosted On: November 2nd 2015
At Schwartz, Fang and Keating, P.C. our highly skilled Long Island probate lawyers have over 30 years of experience helping clients just like you. How do you know you could benefit from a probate lawyer? Click to read: three quick questions to help you decide if you need a probate lawyer. Ready to learn more?…
Learn MorePosted On: October 19th 2015
This week we will finish part 2 of the 8 reasons why you need a will. In last week’s article we addressed who inherits your assets, the executor and specific requests. This week our Long Island Lawyers at Schwartz, Fang & Keating, P.C. will address control and use of trusts, asset protection and use of…
Learn MorePosted On: October 15th 2015
A will, commonly referred to as a “last will and testament”, is a legal document that declares your final wishes following your death. An estate of any size can be reduced by the lack of good estate planning. This can result from many factors including poor management of wealth, and payment of taxes and expenses…
Learn MorePosted On: October 13th 2015
At Schwartz, Fang and Keating, P.C. we understand the importance of social security as a future backbone of retirement for many of our clients. As such, we want to ensure you know the most important facts about social security. For your benefit our estate planning attorneys have written this blog post with the top 5…
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