What are per stirpes and per capita distributions and how do they affect an estate plan?There are two regimes that work independently and together to allocate shares of a decedent's intestate estate. The per capita regime...
What are the benefits of forming a living trust?A revocable or living trust allows the trust creator to hold assets in the name of the trust which are transferred to a successor trustee...
What makes a Prenuptial Agreement enforceable?In New York, courts generally enforce prenuptial agreements, so long as both parties have entered into the contract voluntarily, without...
What is a Prenuptial Agreement and what are the benefits of having one?A Prenuptial Agreement (or “prenup”) is a contract between between a couple before they marry. In New York, a prenup is only valid if it...
What are the requirements of having a legally enforceable Separation Agreement?To have a legally enforceable separation agreement, you must get it signed and notarized by both spouses. The signing can be done...
What does a Separation Agreement cover?A separation agreement typically covers where each spouse will live, the amount of spousal support that you or your spouse will pay, and...