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Many people – including many estate planning lawyers – think of an estate plan as a set of documents:  Once …

prenuptial or postnuptial agreement

A study at the University of Cambridge concluded that children begin developing an understanding and habits surrounding finances by the age of …

talk to kids about money

As the year comes to an end, now is the time to make any last-minute adjustments to reduce any potential …

tax planning

As we approach the holidays, we look forward to a little rest and relaxation (and possibly a lot of chaos!) …

legal family planning

At The Village Law Firm, we understand the many different shapes a family can take. As a firm in New …

international Estate Planning

Your estate plan is a living document or set of legal documents. This means the plan you set today likely …

update estate plan

This year, on the cusp of the Fourth of July, many Americans were shocked to learn that some of their …

Protecting Your Family After the Dobbs Decision

One of the most common mistakes we see New York parents make is naming a minor child as a beneficiary …

Never Name Your Child as a Beneficiary

We previously talked about the process of picking the right guardian for your children in your will, but another option many attorneys …

Standby Guardianship is a Great Tool to Protect Your Children