On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Sep 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
The laws of intestacy dictate much of how estate plans function in New York State. They cover how to properly create an estate plan and how they should be implemented upon a person’s death. In most cases, working with a deceased loved one’s estate plan is...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Sep 9, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
Thinking about the worst-case scenario regarding your health can be difficult. But what if, in the future, you stopped breathing due to declining health? Would your loved ones know whether you wanted to be resuscitated or receive life-saving treatment? Or what if you...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Sep 2, 2020 | Estate Planning
A health care proxy is a legal document that describes the medical care you want to receive if you cannot make medical decisions due to an injury or illness. You may also use the planning document to designate an agent to make important medical decisions on your...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 31, 2020 | Estate Planning
In a prior blog post, we spoke about the fundamentals of estate planning for those in their 20’s. For this post, we will explore why estate planning in one’s 20’s is so important. After all, for most, this is the time in our lives when we are the most broke! It is...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 7, 2020 | Estate Planning
Young New Yorkers understand that estate planning is a necessary part of life, but they often don’t proactively take steps to create such a plan. For many, its importance is only discovered when it is too late. To avoid problems for themselves and family members...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Jul 23, 2020 | Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
In New York State and across the United States, recent events have shown just how quickly a person’s fortunes can turn. This is true for everyone whether they are young or old, healthy or have medical issues. To be fully prepared for the future, a comprehensive estate...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 21, 2020 | Estate Planning
New York residents of all ages may have children of their own or choose to adopt. This is a very happy occasion for most, but it also is a time that brings with it a lot of change and activity on a number of levels. For instance, updating one’s estate plan is...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 8, 2020 | Estate Planning
When White Plains area residents think about estate planning, they may think that is a task for those who are retired and nearing the end of their life. Although that generation has estate planning needs, one may be surprised that those who are in their 20s also...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Mar 18, 2020 | Estate Planning
The birth of a new baby is a joy, and something that enriches the lives of many young parents in White Plains. Parents put a lot of thought into preparing for this new stage of life. One aspect of parenthood that some parents might not give much thought to, however,...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Mar 13, 2020 | Estate Planning
Estate planning can be stressful, especially if you have a significant number of assets. You might be afraid of overlooking certain pieces of property, which could then fall into the wrong hands upon your passing. But the estate planning process doesn’t have to...
