EIGHT FUNDAMENTAL ESTATE PLANNING WORRIES

EIGHT FUNDAMENTAL ESTATE PLANNING WORRIES On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized | When clients come to meet with us, they are almost all concerned about their family’s welfare if something were to happen to them. This concern isn’t unfounded. It is a natural feeling However, even though clients may enter our […]

Wills: Basic Elements and Why Everyone Needs One?

WILLS: BASIC ELEMENTS AND WHY EVERYONE NEEDS ONE? Sep 9, 2013 Without a will, the laws of the state where one last resided will determine who receives the decedent’s property. State law will determine who sets what share of the estate, when to deliver the property, and how it will be taxed. If there are […]

Why Joint Tenancy is Not Always the Best Idea: Part 1

WHY JOINT TENANCY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST IDEA: PART 1 May 9, 2013 Most people tend to use Joint Tenancy as a tool to avoid probate in the event that one of the owners of the property passes away. Joint Tenancy also known as Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship means that upon death […]

When to Update Your Estate Plan

WHEN TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAN May 30, 2013 The best time to review and update your current Estate plan is if a significant amount of time has passed since the time of its creation. Our life and relationships continue to change and evolve over time and your plan should continuously be updated to reflect […]

What You Need to Know About Bicycle Accidents in NYC

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BICYCLE ACCIDENTS IN NYC Bike accidents happen in New York more than you might think Riding a bicycle can be a convenient, efficient and healthy way to navigate life in New York City. However, the city’s traffic congestion can make riding a bit more perilous than in other parts […]