New York Estate Planning Blog

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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

If you’ve read anything about estate planning, you’ve probably heard the term probate, and perhaps have been advised to avoid …

Avoid Probate

Estate plans involve many steps and considerations, but when children are involved there’s nothing more important than designating the person …

Childs Guardian