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An estate lawyer helps you plan what happens to your property and your family — wills, trusts, powers of attorney and guardianship — and guides families through probate after someone passes away.

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New York Estate Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Asset Protection Planning in New York

New York asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.

Blended Family Estate Planning in New York

New York blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.

Business Succession Planning in New York

New York business succession requires coordinated estate + business planning — buy-sell agreements, life insurance funding, key-person insurance, and gradual transition plans. Without it, families lose businesses to taxes, disputes, or chaos.

Charitable Trusts in New York

New York charitable trusts combine philanthropy with tax planning. Charitable Remainder Trusts (CRTs) and Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs) provide income / estate / gift tax benefits.

Digital-Asset Estate Planning in New York

New York digital-asset planning is governed by RUFADAA (adopted in 48 states) — fiduciaries can access digital accounts only if user explicitly consented. Without planning, families lose access to email, photos, crypto, and online accounts.

Spouse's Elective Share in New York

New York elective share: 1/3 of net estate or $50K, whichever is greater (with offsets).

Estate-Tax Planning in New York

New York estates may face federal estate tax (40% above ~$13.99M / individual in 2025) plus state estate or inheritance tax — most estates use lifetime gifting + trusts to minimize tax.

Guardianship and Conservatorship in New York

New York guardianship cases — for minors, incapacitated adults, or both — are heard in Surrogate's Court (minors); Article 17-A or 81 proceedings (adults). Process requires petition, evaluation, hearing, ongoing reporting.

Healthcare Directives in New York

New York healthcare directives: Healthcare Proxy + MOLST + Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA).

Heirs' Property in New York

New York heirs' property — land passed without a will or proper estate planning, owned by multiple heirs as tenants-in-common — has caused significant land loss in Black + low-income families. UPHPA partition reform helps.

Intestate Succession in New York: What Happens If You Die Without a Will

If you die in New York without a will, the state's intestate succession law decides who gets what — not you. Spouse takes the first $50,000 plus 1/2 of the remainder; children share the rest.

Living Trusts in New York

A revocable living trust avoids probate, maintains privacy, and lets you control how your assets pass at death. Most estates — NY probate is one of the slowest in the country typically benefit most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an estate lawyer to write a will?

Not legally, but mistakes in do-it-yourself wills are common and can leave a family in probate disputes. A lawyer makes sure it's valid under your state's law.

What is probate?

The court process that settles a person's estate — confirming the will, paying debts and distributing property. A lawyer can often make it faster and cheaper.

How much does estate planning cost in Bath?

Simple wills are often a flat fee; trusts and full plans cost more. Ask for a written quote for the documents you need.

How many estate planning lawyers are listed in Bath?

There are currently 1 estate planning lawyers listed in Bath on CGMIMM.