Articles Posted in Probate

Your Healthcare, Your Way: Living Wills and Health Care Proxies Explained
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Life throws curveballs, and sometimes medical decisions arise when you can not speak for yourself. A living will and health care proxy prepare for that type of situation. Living wills express your wishes on life-sustaining treatments, while a health care proxy appoints a trusted person to make medical choices if you’re unable. These documents give…

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Guardianship in New York: What You Need to Know (and How to Avoid It)
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Imagine your grandfather, who loved fixing clocks and telling jokes, can’t remember his favorite tool anymore. He’s been forgetting things a lot lately, and you worry he can’t manage his money or make safe decisions about his care. This is a situation where a legal guardian could be necessary.  Let’s face it, thinking about our…

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Leaving a Legacy, Not a Mess: Transferring Property to Loved Ones Without Probate
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Imagine you and your sibling inherit a beloved lake house from your parents. You both have fond memories of spending summers there and want to keep it in the family. But without a plan in place, figuring out how to transfer ownership could be confusing and time-consuming. The probate and estate planning attorneys at The…

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Mastering Ancillary Probate: Essential Insights for Multi-State Asset Management 
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Picture this: Your aunt from New York passes away, leaving you her cottage in Vermont. As her heir, you’re eager to claim ownership and cherish the memories associated with your aunt’s cottage. However, you soon realize that merely inheriting it isn’t as straightforward as you thought. This is where ancillary probate comes into play.  When…

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Planning After Loss: A Guide to New York Probate 
The Chamberlain Law Firm

What is Probate? Imagine this: someone close to you passes away. Their belongings and savings need a new home. This means that probate will be required in order for those assets to be administered. Probate is the legal process that determines who inherits these assets by validating your loved one’s will. At The Chamberlain Law…

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Navigating Probate: Your Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining an EIN
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Imagine this: You’ve inherited a beloved family member’s estate, brimming with memories and assets. As you navigate the legalities, you stumble upon a critical requirement—an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This unique identifier, akin to a social security number for the estate, is your gateway to fulfilling IRS obligations and managing the estate’s affairs smoothly. An…

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Life Insurance: A Guide to Beneficiaries & Protecting Your Loved Ones
The Chamberlain Law Firm

On top of the emotional grief of losing a loved one, there’s often the hassle of sorting out their finances. This is where probate comes in. Probate is like a scavenger hunt in court to find, collect, and distribute the deceased person’s stuff (their “estate”) to their rightful heirs, while also paying off debts. But…

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Retirement Assets and Estate Planning Best Practices
The Chamberlain Law Firm

Navigating Probate: A Journey Through Estate Settlement The probate process is like a bureaucratic journey your assets take after you pass away. Picture this: your loved ones, grieving your loss, are faced with navigating a court-supervised maze. This process involves tallying up all your belongings, from properties to prized possessions, and distributing them according to…

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