Will

Estate planning, especially in blended families, might seem straightforward if both spouses are in their first marriage with no children from previous relationships. Some couples opt for reciprocal Wills assuming they have adequately planned their estates; however, relying solely on reciprocal Wills typically falls short of achieving comprehensive estate planning objectives. To better explain, the attorneys at Eghrari Law Firm discuss why you need more than just reciprocal Wills in your estate …

If a family member or close friend recently passed away, you are probably still going through the grieving process that follows a death. The last thing you may wish to think about is the legal status of the decedent’s estate assets. The law, however, requires those assets to be addressed quickly and efficiently during the legal process known as probate. During probate, someone may decide to challenge the validity of a Last Will and Testament submitted for probate. Knowing what to expect if that …

The death of a loved one is typically followed by a period of grief and heightened emotions. It is during this time that the legal process of probating the decedent’s estate gets underway. One function of probate is to authenticate the Last Will and Testament filed with the court if a Will was located. As such, any challenges to the Will’s validity are raised and litigated during this time frame. For anyone contemplating a Will challenge, the Long Island attorneys at Eghrari Law Firm discuss …

You are undoubtedly counting on the provisions in your Last Will and Testament to direct the distribution of your estate after you are gone. Ideally, that is what happens. If, however, someone successfully contests your Will, your wishes will not be honored. A better understanding of how a Will contest works can help you to decrease the odds of a successful challenge to your Will. With that in mind, the Long Island estate planning attorneys at Eghrari Law Firm explain what happens during a Will …

A Last Will and Testament will probably be the first estate planning document you create and may remain the foundation of your estate plan for years to come. Like most people, you may not realize that there are different types of Wills and that the type you choose to execute is important. The Long Island estate planning attorneys at Eghrari Law Firm explain the various options to help you decide which kind of Last Will and Testament is right for you and your estate plan. Simple Will. As the …