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Limiting estate tax liability
Estate planning experts in New York will confirm that one of the main goals of the estate planning process is to ensure that people are able to leave as much to their beneficiaries as is possible. That includes taking advantage of those opportunities to limit...
Untangling tax issues after divorce
Untangling tax issues after divorce If you separated from your marital partner or divorced your spouse in 2019, you probably have questions about how this could affect your tax filing. As the first quarter of 2020 arrives, careful planning can help you avoid costly...
Do you need a postnuptial agreement?
In New York, prenuptial agreements between spouses are common. This is a great way to protect your assets and wealth. However, postnuptial agreements may also be an option for you. A postnuptial agreement, as explained by FindLaw, differs from a prenuptial agreement...
Postnuptial agreements and spousal debt
A New York resident seeking to get married probably does not want to marry the debt carried by a new partner. Some people worry that if they divorce a spouse with debt, they will be on the hook for some of that debt as well. Still, in the event a person does marry a...
A postnuptial agreement can save your business
If you are a New York resident in a second or third marriage, revisiting your estate strategy may be beneficial. Unlike most first marriages, subsequent unions may include significant asset accumulation. At Adria S. Hillman, Attorney at Law, P.C., we often help...
Should I worry about estate plan taxes after 2025?
If you have a large estate in New York, one of your main concerns is likely about taxes. You want to minimize the taxes your heirs will pay when they receive their inheritance. When dealing with large amounts of money, taxes could take a good portion of that money. To...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
As half of a New York couple with very high assets, you will likely run into problems that other individuals without as many assets simply won't have to face. For example, the higher the assets are in a divorce, the more likely it is that a spouse may try to hide...
Proposed rule could allow adoption groups to deny LGBT families
In 2016, the previous presidential administration instituted an anti-discrimination regulation that included gender identity and sexual orientation as protected classes. This made it illegal for adoption agencies and foster care organizations anywhere in the United...
Including all marital property in a divorce settlement
When you file for divorce in New York, there are a myriad of issues to negotiate in your final settlement. Property division may be one of the most difficult topics to tackle, as people become attached to the possessions they have accumulated throughout years of...
What can a prenuptial agreement protect?
Individuals in New York who actively purchase stocks, bonds and other equities may protect their ownership rights through a well-written prenuptial agreement. Getting married does not automatically entitle a future spouse to dip into your portfolio; assets traded...
