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What needs to be considered in a high net worth divorce?

Posted on June 21, 2017June 14, 2017 by Accel Admin

Divorces between couples that have a high net worth have a tendency to be somewhat more complicated than divorces between couples with fewer assets. There are specific factors that must be taken into consideration that other couples don’t have to worry about quite as much. It is important that you go about your high net […]

What happens to assets if there is no will?

Posted on June 14, 2017May 15, 2017 by Accel Admin

Preparing a will is very important so your loved ones have an idea of your last wishes are when you pass away. However, there are some situations where a person passes away and they have not prepared a last will and testament. The state of New York has created a system of who the remaining […]

Am I allowed to move out of state with my child?

Posted on June 7, 2017May 3, 2017 by Accel Admin

When a child custody and visitation arrangement is made, there is no way that a parent that a parent can possibly know the circumstances that may change 5 years down the road. There are a number of different measures that need to be taken to determine whether you can leave the state and bring your […]

How is child support calculated in New York?

Posted on May 31, 2017May 3, 2017 by Accel Admin

In New York State, there are a number of provisions regarding child support that ensures the custodial parent will be able to provide the child with everything they may need. The New York State Child Support Standards Act requires the noncustodial parent, or the parent that spends less than 50-percent of the child’s time with […]

What is the role of an executor?

Posted on May 24, 2017May 2, 2017 by Accel Admin

When a person creates his or her estate plan, they will appoint a trusted representative that will carry out their wishes for after they pass away. An executor will carry out the probate process until the estate can be considered closed. You don’t necessarily have to appoint a family member to act as the executor […]

Contested vs. Uncontested Divorces

Posted on May 17, 2017May 11, 2017 by Accel Admin

When a couple makes the decision to get a divorce, there are a variety of factors that need to be handled before the divorce can be finalized. Some couples handle the issues surrounding their divorce differently than others because everyone’s situation is different. Some couples come in with everything pre-determined. They know exactly what […]