We Just Got Married
“what happens to my house if my husband dies”
Newly married in New York? What marriage changes about your will, your house, your beneficiaries — and special rules if your spouse is not a U.S. citizen.
Start here →Estate Planning by Life Moment
Nobody wakes up at 2 a.m. wondering about testamentary trusts. You wake up wondering what happens to the house if your husband dies, or who would raise your kids, or what to do now that Dad is gone. This library is organized the way life actually happens — by moment, not by legal term. Find your situation below and start there.
We're Having a Baby
“who would take care of my baby if something happened to both of us”
Expecting a baby in New York? How to name a guardian, set up a trust for your child, fix beneficiaries, and finish a minimum plan before the due date.
Start here →My Parent Just Died
“my father died what do I do now new york”
Your parent just died in New York. What to do first, how probate works, executor duties and deadlines, the house, the debts — explained step by step.
Start here →I Own a Small Business
“what happens to my business if I die”
NY business owner? What happens to your LLC or partnership when you die, why buy-sell agreements matter, and how to keep the business running in probate.
Start here →We Have a Family Member with Special Needs
“will an inheritance take away my disabled son's benefits”
An inheritance can end a disabled family member's Medicaid or SSI. How special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and careful planning protect benefits in NY.
Start here →We Own Property Abroad
“I have an apartment overseas and a house in Brooklyn — do I need two wills?”
A home in New York and property overseas means two legal systems at your family's door. Cross-border estate planning for immigrant families, explained.
Start here →I've Been Named Executor or Trustee
“I was named executor of my mother's estate. Where do I even start?”
Named executor or trustee in New York? Your duties, your personal liability, the timeline, commissions, and when to hire a lawyer at estate expense.
Start here →I'm Getting Divorced
“does my ex get my money if I die before the divorce is final”
Divorcing in New York? Until the judgment is final you are still legally married — and, absent abandonment, non-support, or a separation decree against the spouse, their inheritance rights remain intact. The estate plan updates to make now.
Start here →Protect What You've Built
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