On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Jul 2, 2020 | Blog, Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
Many people in the United States, even if they do not have a will, trusts or other estate planning documents, have filled out beneficiary designations. These are used to identify the beneficiaries for 401(k)s and retirement accounts. People who purchase a life...
by 3250164 | Jun 1, 2020 | Blog, Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
Family members are eager to receive the proceed of their loved one’s estate after they pass. Unfortunately, probate adds some time to the process and slows the time when the estate will be distributed. Beneficiaries need to factor in both the probate process and...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog, Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Apr 25, 2020 | Blog, Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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,...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Mar 19, 2020 | Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Mar 5, 2020 | Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Feb 24, 2020 | Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Feb 7, 2020 | Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
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...
On behalf of Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. | Dec 27, 2019 | Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate
If you were unexpectedly excluded from a will after a loved one passed away in New York or Florida, you may be concerned about the next steps that you can take to protect your interests. Contesting a will can be challenging in any circumstances, but this is especially...
by UTF | Apr 4, 2019 | Firm News, New York, Trust, Estate Planning, and Probate, Wills
When a loved one dies, whether expectedly or not, we find ourselves facing questions about that person’s final wishes. Outside the obvious funerary preparations, we also find ourselves having to disburse the deceased’s assets. Here at Urban Thier & Federer, we...
