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Compassionate Legal Guidance For Estate Planning In New York

Estate planning is a crucial step in managing your assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out after you are gone. As an experienced attorney at Edward H. Odesser LLC, I understand that thinking about the future can be daunting. I’m here to guide you through the process, helping you make informed decisions about your estate and your family’s future.

Why Prioritize Estate Planning?

Estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly. It’s an essential tool for anyone who wants to:

  1. Protect and provide for loved ones
  2. Minimize taxes and avoid probate
  3. Ensure health care wishes are respected
  4. Preserve wealth for future generations
  5. Support favorite charities or causes

By creating a comprehensive estate plan, you can achieve peace of mind knowing that your affairs are in order and your legacy is secure.

Comprehensive Estate Planning Services

I offer a wide range of estate planning services to meet your unique needs:

  • Wills and trusts: I can help you draft a legally sound will or establish trusts to protect your assets and provide for your beneficiaries.
  • Powers of attorney: Designate someone you trust to make financial or medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
  • Health care directives: Ensure your medical wishes are respected even if you can’t communicate them yourself.
  • Asset protection: Develop strategies to safeguard your wealth from potential creditors or legal claims.
  • Business succession planning: If you own a business, I can help you plan for its future after you are gone.

With these comprehensive services, I can craft a personalized estate plan that addresses your specific concerns and goals, providing you with peace of mind for the future.

Your Estate Planning Questions Answered

What are the benefits of consulting an estate planning attorney?

An estate planning lawyer like myself can provide valuable insights into complex legal and tax issues (working with your accountant and financial advisor), helping you create a tailored plan that aligns with your goals. I can also ensure your documents are legally valid and up-to-date with current laws.

How can an estate planning lawyer help with wealth preservation?

As your attorney, I can advise on various strategies to preserve wealth, such as creating trusts, gifting assets or structuring your estate to minimize tax liabilities (working with your accountant and financial advisor). I can help you explore options that best suit your financial situation and family dynamics.

How can estate planning lawyers ensure health care directives are legally binding?

As an estate planning attorney, I’m well-versed in the legal requirements for health care directives. I can draft these documents in compliance with state laws, ensuring they’re clear, comprehensive and legally enforceable. This gives you confidence that your health care wishes will be respected.

Start Planning Your Legacy: Contact Me Now

Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. Contact my law firm, Edward H. Odesser LLC, to schedule your consultation. I’ll work closely with you to develop an estate plan that protects your assets, provides for your loved ones and gives you peace of mind. Call me at 914 502 4009 or fill out the online form to get started on securing your legacy.

The information on this website is presented for informational and marketing purposes only and is not to be understood as legal advice.