By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Southworks/shutterstock.com Key Points of this Analysis Succession Planning: Users emphasize the importance of having a clear succession plan to ensure the business continues smoothly after the owner’s death. Valuation and Division: Estate planning professionals discuss methods for valuing and dividing business interests, particularly when some heirs are involved […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com Divorce proceedings can be emotionally charged and complex, even in seemingly straightforward cases like short-term marriages without children. When individuals pass away without having finalized a divorce, especially in cases where the marriage lasted less than three years, the implications on their estate can be significant. […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Prostock-studio / shutterstock.com Divorce proceedings can be emotionally and legally challenging, even in seemingly straightforward cases, such as short-term marriages with children. When an individual in New York State dies without having finalized a divorce, especially after a failed marriage lasting less than three years, the implications for […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ragma Images / shutterstock.com A Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is an estate planning tool that allows real property to pass directly to designated beneficiaries upon the death of the owner, without the need for probate. While TODDs are available in many states, New York currently does not […]
