On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Aug 27, 2020 | Wills
So much of an estate planner’s plan for their estate and their loved ones commonly rests on a will, which is typically part of an overall comprehensive estate plan. For this reason, it is important for estate planners to understand what constitutes a valid will and to...
by Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | May 21, 2020 | Trusts, Wills
There are certain events that may change the course of a New York resident’s life. The decision to get married or have kids, the loss of a parent or spouse, or the end of a marriage may all force a person to evaluate the course that they have chosen to pursue. While...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Dec 9, 2019 | Wills
It’s no longer strange for couples to live together without being married. Over the past 25 years, the marriage rate in the U.S. has fallen while the rate of cohabitation has increased, particularly among younger adults. These relationships are often considered...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Nov 1, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
An advance directive or a living will outlines how you wish to receive care if you are nearing the end of life or are incapacitated and cannot make decisions on your own. This legal document also lets you choose a person who is lawfully allowed to make health care...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Oct 30, 2019 | Estate Planning, Wills
Many people often overlook the importance of having a will, especially younger individuals. When someone does have a will, they may stash it somewhere safe and never update it. This can be almost as problematic as not having a will in the first place. Life moves fast,...
On behalf of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP | Oct 22, 2019 | Wills
With the birth of your child, you have just started a new chapter in your life. For the next 18 years and beyond, you are responsible for taking care of another life. While you may not have thought about it yet, now is the time to start estate planning. The simplest...
