Death and the Safety Deposit Box
When the Assets of an Estate Include a Safe Deposit Box When the renter of a safe deposit box passes away, how do you gain access to the box? Before we answer that question, warning, even if you have Power of Attorney and have the keys to the box, hold off accessing it after the Read More
What Happens to Debt When you Die?
When someone passes away does their debt die with them? Not necessarily. But first things first, in order to protect the credit of the deceased person from fraud, you will want to notify the following entities of the death: All known creditors of the deceased person. If you do not have that information, it would Read More
Pet Trusts
Wealthy Pets? Yes there are cats and dogs out there with more money than you. This summer it was reported in the New York Post, USA Today and other news outlets that a Bronx widow, Ellen Frey-Wouter, left her cats, Tiger and Troy, $300,000.00 of her $3 million estate. The cats were left in Read More
Getting to Know Attorney Joseph Lehn
Those who know Attorney Lehn know him to be a hard-working and compassionate attorney who is always looking out for the best interest of his clients. But we invite you to get to know him a little better. Question: What made you decide to become a lawyer? I mean besides being able to argue Read More
Trust v Probate
Many people are confused when it comes to estate planning. Are you one of them? Have you ever wondered, do I need a will, do I need a trust and even more importantly what is the difference? I BELIEVE EVERYONE NEEDS A will. A will is a legal document wherein a person can choose Read More
Four Things Often Overlooked in an Estate Plan
Even if you’ve created an estate plan, are you sure you included everything you need to? There are certain provisions that people often forget to put in in a will or estate plan that can have a big impact on your family. 1. Alternate Beneficiaries One of the most important things your estate plan should Read More
Warning Signs Of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Financial abuse and material exploitation of the elderly may not cause physical injuries or leave scars, but it can have devastating effects and ruin the lives of victims. Financial elder abuse can take many forms. The abuser may steal money or items from the elder’s bank account or home, sell or transfer property against the Read More
Probate and Transferring a Motor Vehicle
HOW TO TRANSFER A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT YOU INHERITED You have been informed that you inherited a motor vehicle. Now what? There are some documents you may need to obtain. Complete Application for Certificate of Title – This application can be obtained online at your local DMV website. Title of the Read More