Mt. Kisco Wills and Trusts Attorneys Helping You Prepare for Your Future
Creating an estate plan allows you to make certain major decisions now, such as who will take care of your children or who will settle your financial affairs upon your death. Additionally, if you suddenly become ill and are not able to manage your health care and finances, an estate plan can also ensure that your desires regarding your health, financial matters and a quality of life are fully met. Without an estate plan, the court will make these decisions for you.
To learn more about how an estate plan can benefit you and your family, contact a Westchester County, New York, estate planning attorney at Markus & Sheridan, LLP. We have assisted countless clients in the New York City area in preparing for their family's future. Call our Mount Kisco law office at 914-241-6300 or e-mail us to schedule a consultation.
Assisting You in All Areas of Estate Planning
Depending on your income and assets, one of our knowledgeable lawyers may be able to help you save on federal and local estate and income taxes. Our attorneys can help you prepare the following elements of an estate plan:
- Will
- Guardian for your children
- Trust
- Living trust
- Revocable trust
- Power of attorney
- Durable powers of attorney
- Health care proxy
- Family trust
- Irrevocable life insurance trusts
Estate Planning Is for Everyone
Estate planning is not just for people who have high incomes and complex assets. At Markus & Sheridan, LLP, we advise our friends and family members to consider an estate plan, no matter their financial situation. It is important for everyone to insure the assets are given as you wish and that your minor children are cared for by the guardian and trustee you choose rather than leaving it to the uncertainty of the court. Having the right documents in place will give you the peace of mind to know:
- Your assets will be distributed as you wish;
- You will have a guardian in place for your children; and
- Your children's assets and support will be properly managed for their benefit.
To protect you if you are not able to care for yourself, we will prepare a trust or power of attorney to ensure your assets and affairs are properly supervised and that you and your family are protected.
Estate Litigation
We have handled a variety of estate litigation matters, including cases successfully fighting for life insurance for children, stopping agents from abusing powers of attorney, and other estate litigation matters. At Markus & Sheridan, we know your rights in all areas of estate planning and will represent you in a litigated estate matter.
Contact our law firm at 914-241-6300 or 212-682-1115 or e-mail us to discuss your estate planning or litigation needs.
