Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. Blog
Trusts can be ideal in many different situations
Property owners, especially those that hold assets internationally, could benefit from having a trust. Parents or grandparents might also want to create a trust to ensure that assets are transferred to their children or grandchildren in a timely and responsible...
Why estate planning matters
Some people who do not have an estate plan may have failed to create one because they think only wealthy people need estate plans. They might also assume that the process is complicated and expensive. While the idea of preparing an estate plan can feel overwhelming,...
Living trusts offer security, privacy benefits
Estate planning can be an important process for people in New York who want to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones in the future. While many people may put off making estate planning decisions, crafting these documents earlier on can provide peace of...
Why a trust may be helpful alongside a will
When people in New York and elsewhere are creating an estate plan, they might wonder whether they need a trust if they have a will. Some people assume that a trust will not be useful for them because they are not very wealthy. However, this is not the case. Some...
German Speaking Tourists Injured in the US
Visitors who are injured while in the United States face unique legal, geographical, cultural, and other obstacles to secure justice and compensation. These challenges are even more pronounced when the injured German tourist or business traveler’s primary language is...
Urban Thier & Federer Attorneys Expert At Personal Injury Representation Due To Negligence
Personal Injury cases arise when someone is hurt or killed due to the negligence of another person or company. Injuries may be physical, mental, or fatal. A personal injury or wrongful death claim is especially tragic when a child is involved. The seeking of...
Avoid Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Floridians and New Yorkers can benefit from having an estate plan no matter how much money they make or the value of their assets. However, many people make common mistakes when it comes to their estate plan and should review what they have in place to make sure that...
Estate planning lessons from Kobe Bryant’s accident
The deaths of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other people who were with him on the helicopter when it crashed shocked people in New York and around the world. Whenever there is a tragic loss of life, people should think about planning their estates. When people...
Real wills can be dramatically different than in fiction
The legal profession often has a prominent role in works of fiction in print, movies and television drama. While an attorney is just as likely to be depicted as a force for good or evil as an individual character, considerable poetic license is typically taken with...
Filing a claim after a slip and fall accident
Slip and fall accidents often lead to claims in New York. In fact, slip and fall claims are among the most common of all personal injury claims. Those who are injured through the negligence of a property owner can file such a claim and, if successful, be reimbursed...
