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Estate planning is an important step. Establishing a comprehensive estate plan can help you and your family avoid the stress of an uncertain future. Your estate should be in your control, but we understand that talking about these matters can be overwhelming. Whether you live a modest life or you are a person of means, preparing your possessions for after you pass is something to consider. The goal of a will is to provide directions for those you choose to carry out your estate, but it also helps your family focus on healing after you are gone. The Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. has over 30 years of experience helping clients develop an estate plan tailored to their specific needs. If you need a law firm to help discuss your estate, draft a will, and plan an estate, The Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. is here to serve. Contact a wills attorney from our firm for a consultation.
A last will and testament is quite important. It simply provides directions to divide your estate and distribute your possessions. If you were to die without a will (intestate), your possessions could be allocated by the state and your family could face significant legal issues, including infighting. When you declare who should benefit from your estate, you save everyone a lot of trouble so they can focus on the important things, like healing. You can pass almost everything from significant assets to small tokens of personality. Some of the assets you can pass include:
There are some requirements in New York to how one must execute a will. Once a will is drafted with the help of an attorney, the will must be signed and witnessed by at least 2 individuals. During the signing, the witnesses must be present and understand, through the declaration of the signer, that they are at a will signing and the subject has full capacity to sign this testamentary document. In some cases, the witnesses will sign a document to attest to what they witnessed. Once a will is executed properly, it is a document that can be filed and probated.
For over 30 years, The Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C. has guided clients through all estate planning and administration matters. We understand that discussing these hard topics can be too much and we are ready to guide you through. Estate planning is an important step to take when thinking about the future. Though it may be difficult to discuss, when you’re ready to address this matter, we are too. For a consultation to discuss the future of your estate, contact The Law Offices of Susan A. Kassel, P.C.
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