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Should You Involve Your Family When Creating a Will?

November 29, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

When creating a will, a lot of important decisions have to be made. One of the things that you will need to think about is whether or not you want your family to be actively involved in the process as you create your last will and testament. There are both pros and cons to involving family members in the estate planning process and you will need to make informed decisions about whether or not you want your loved ones to be involved as you make plans for your legacy.ย  Eghrari Law Firm can …

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Key Criteria When Selecting the Executor of a Will

November 22, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

When selecting the executor of a will, there are certain things you want to look out for. Most people who create a will are not certain exactly who to select as an executor. While it is common to just default to selecting a close family member, this is not actually the best approach in every circumstance. You need to make informed choices about who is going to serve as executor of an estate because the executor has a tremendous amount of responsibility which he or she must carry out.ย  Eghrari …

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Eghrari Law Firm Client Appreciation Day

September 8, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

Eghrari Law Firm provides estate planning services in Suffolk County, New York. Our legal team works hard to help ensure that every client gets the help they need to build their wealth and to make plans for the future. We care about our clients and aim to help them prepare for all of the uncertainties of life. ย  Recently, our firm decided to do something special for our clients, above-and-beyond providing the most dedicated and knowledgeable legal advice possible. We decided to schedule our …

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Five Surprising Things a Long Island Estate Planning Attorney Can Help With

July 19, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

Many people think of a Long Island estate planning attorney as someone who helps them to create a will. Although this is one key task that an attorney does, it is far from the only task an estate planning lawyer can help with. In fact, there are a lot of things which an estate planning attorney can do that may surprise you.ย  If you want to find out all of the different ways in which a Long Island estate planning attorney can assist you in protecting yourself, protecting your family, and …

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When Should You Start Planning a Will?

July 14, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

The process of planning a will is not necessarily something anyone likes to think about. No one wants to imagine what will happen after they are gone, or at the end of their life. Still, no matter how old you are, it is responsible to plan ahead in case something happens to you. This means making a last will and testament.ย  Eghrari Law Firm can help. Our Suffolk County estate planning firm offers comprehensive assistance with making a will. We not only help you to ensure your will is …

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Top Causes of Disputes in Estate Litigation

July 13, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

Estate litigation is commonly in the news, because there are so often disputes over celebrities estates. From AOL's summary of the 10 Most Infamous Inheritance Feuds to People Magazine's article on the litigation surrounding Robin William's estate, there are no shortage of examples of celebrity families fighting over property, assets, and legacies.ย  The reality, however, is disputes over estates do not just happen to famous people or to the fabulously wealthy. ย Any time someone passes away, …

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Reasons to Talk to Trust Lawyers Before Creating a Trust

July 12, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

If you are creating a plan for the future which includes trusts, you ned to talk with trust lawyers. Trusts are a very powerful tool to protect your assets. Trusts can be useful to provide protection both during your life and after you are gone. However, you need to make sure you understand how different types of trusts work and what the benefits are of creating different kinds of trusts.ย  Eghrari Law Firm can help. Our Suffolk County trust lawyers are dedicated to providing you with the very …

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Credentials to Look for in Estate Planning Attorneys

July 7, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

Estate planning attorneys provide invaluable services to clients. People of all ages should talk with attorneys to plan for end-of-life issues and to plan for asset distribution after death. It is also important for people at all income levels to have a plan for the future. Good estate planning attorneys can offer personalized advice which is just right for anyone's specific life situation.ย  Many people do not know how to hire an estate planning lawyer, or where to begin the search for an …

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Does a Revocable Trust Protect Your Assets?

July 5, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

A revocable trust is a popular tool used in estate planning. However, many people are not aware of its limitations. While creating a revocable trust can make sense for certain types of asset protection, it does not help with many other issues affecting your assets.ย  You need to know the rules for different types of trusts as you make your estate plan. It is a good idea to get proper legal help from a wills and trusts lawyer so you can choose the right legal tools to use to protect your …

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A Living Trust Is Not a Cure-All

March 29, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

When you consider the subject of estate planning, if you haven't looked into the it extensively, you are naturally going to think about wills and trusts. You could get the idea that it is an either/or proposition. A will is a will, and a trust is a trust; it's as simple as that. In fact, this is a misguided perception. There are numerous different types of trusts that are used in the field of estate planning, and there are actually multiple different types of wills. A single type of trust …

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Estate Planning Attorneys Preserve Legacies

March 28, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

You may look at estate planning as a shuffling of paperwork. There are those who adopt this perspective, but as estate planning attorneys, we look at things a different way. While it is true that we help clients through the creation of certain types of documents, the human element is what it is all about to us. Estate planning attorneys protect families, and we preserve legacies. This is done in various different ways, and there are different approaches that can be taken, because each …

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Gift Tax Exclusion Won’t Go Up Next Year

March 25, 2016 //  by Eghrari Law Firm

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