At the Law Offices of Gary L. Fales, we specialize in living trust, estate planning and probate services in New York, providing expert legal guidance to protect your family’s future. With years of experience, we help you avoid probate, minimize taxes, and ensure your estate is managed according to your wishes. Our tailored estate planning solutions are designed to safeguard your assets and provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Choosing Fales Law means choosing a team of dedicated professionals who have a proven track record of success in estate planning, probate, and elder law. Our clients rely on us to provide tailored estate plans that meet their specific needs and ensure that their families are protected.
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An estate planning attorney helps individuals plan for the management and distribution of their assets upon death, minimizing taxes, and avoiding probate where possible.
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets. It can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many people choose to avoid it through proper estate planning.
The best way to avoid probate is by setting up a living trust, ensuring assets are titled correctly, and naming beneficiaries for certain assets.
Yes, even if you have a trust, you will still need a “pour-over” will to cover any assets that aren’t placed in the trust.
Medicaid planning helps you qualify for benefits while preserving your assets, especially for long-term care. A Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) allows you to transfer assets into an irrevocable trust, shielding them from Medicaid eligibility calculations. This ensures you receive care while protecting your assets for your heirs. Our attorneys at Fales Law can guide you through setting up a MAPT and navigating Medicaid planning in New York.
When a person dies, the legal process of settling their estate can be complex. Probate involves validating wills, distributing assets, and handling any disputes that may arise. Fales Law is experienced in all aspects of probate proceedings and estate litigation in New York. Our goal is to ensure that your loved one’s wishes are honored and that the probate process goes as smoothly as possible.
If disputes over a will arise or issues like contested guardianships occur, our experienced estate litigation attorneys are ready to fight for your best interests.
Avoiding probate is a primary concern for many families. Probation can be a time-consuming and costly process that ties up your assets and creates unnecessary stress for your loved ones. Our attorneys specialize in strategies to help you avoid probate, including establishing living trusts, proper asset titling, and naming beneficiaries. We ensure that your estate plan is designed to avoid probate whenever possible, saving your family both time and money.
Fales Law can help you establish either a revocable or irrevocable trust to protect your assets from probate, estate taxes, and other legal threats. Each trust type has its unique benefits, and we’ll guide you in choosing the best option based on your personal situation.
Elder law is a critical aspect of estate planning that focuses on protecting the assets and rights of seniors. Our elder law attorneys at Fales Law can help you plan for long-term care, navigate Medicaid planning, and ensure that your estate is protected from costly medical expenses. Whether you need assistance with healthcare proxies or guardianship proceedings, we are here to help.
