by Jacques Lavaud | May 12, 2026 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Inheriting Property Without a Will in New York Inheriting property without a will in New York can create legal and financial complications that many families do not anticipate until after a loved one passes away. While people often plan for the future in many areas of...
by Jacques Lavaud | Feb 26, 2026 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Planning for Incapacity in New York: What Happens If You Can’t Make Decisions? Most people think estate planning focuses on what happens after death. But a critical part of planning for incapacity in New York addresses a different and often more immediate concern:...
by Jacques Lavaud | Feb 5, 2026 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Trusts in Estate Planning: How They Work and When They Help A trust is one of the most commonly used tools in estate planning, but it is also one of the least understood. Many people hear the term “living trust” or “irrevocable trust” without a clear sense of what a...
by Jacques Lavaud | Jan 29, 2026 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Estate Planning Basics: Wills, Trusts, and Probate Estate planning basics focus on deciding what happens to your property and financial affairs if you pass away or become unable to manage them yourself. While estate planning is often associated with retirement or...