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Cold Spring, NY Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

15 Results have been found for estate planning attorneys in Cold Spring, New York, belonging to 3 different law firms. Find trusted legal representation by reading our detailed profiles, peer endorsements, and client reviews. Below you will find Cold Spring law firms that provide estate planning services. To see attorneys, use the tab below.
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Cold Spring Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Providing Integrity, Purpose & Results to Clients

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Civil Practice, and 9 more

Elizabeth Stradar
Partner
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The Pappalardo Law Group PLLC

4.0
14 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers2 awards

  • This firm has significant experience engaging in high-level, sophisticated litigation, arbitration and mediation.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 18 more

William L. Carbonari
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Cold Spring, NY and Putnam County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • With over nearly three decades of experience, The Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C. has successfully represented clients in New York City in a variety of cases and has developed an... Read More

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Alfred Odom Esq.
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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Would judges follow a signed will over one that was not?

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Answered by attorney Donald Keith Broad (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Broad Law Firm, LLC
In Indiana, if the 2010 Will is unsigned or not properly executed (in front of two witnesses) and the 2007 Will is signed and properly executed, then the Court will allow the 2007 Will to control.
In Indiana, if the 2010 Will is unsigned or not properly executed (in front of two witnesses) and the 2007 Will is signed and properly executed, then the Court will allow the 2007 Will to control.
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If the wife doesn't apply for administrator after the death of her spouse, can one of their children apply?

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Answered by attorney Douglas A Tull (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Douglas A. Tull, P.C. Attorney at Law
Depends on if there are assets to be probated - Mom would still have priority for appointment, though.
Depends on if there are assets to be probated - Mom would still have priority for appointment, though.

My sister has power of attorney for my parents. What happens if something happens to her? Can all 3 sisters have power of attorney?

Terry Lynn Garrett
Answered by attorney Terry Lynn Garrett
Estate Planning lawyer at The Garrett Law Firm, PLLC
It is up to your parents to decide to whom they grant a Durable Power of Attorney and to name successor agents if the person they name is unable or unwilling to act.  While some lawyers require that an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney provide an accounting to the siblings or others to prevent suspicion, others think it will lead to discord as those who are not the agent may go over it with a fine tooth comb and question the agent's decisions.  Some lawyers advise have co-agents (two, not three) for major decisions such as liquidating investments or selling the house, with the co-agents to act together.  Appointing three co-agents increases the chance of disagreement and failure to act timely if they must act together and of "the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing" if they do not.  It is generally not recommended for the day to day responsibilities which you describe.
It is up to your parents to decide to whom they grant a Durable Power of Attorney and to name successor agents if the person they name is unable or unwilling to act.  While some lawyers require that an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney provide an accounting to the siblings or others to prevent suspicion, others think it will lead to discord as those who are not the agent may go over it with a fine tooth comb and question the agent's decisions.  Some lawyers advise have co-agents (two, not three) for major decisions such as liquidating investments or selling the house, with the co-agents to act together.  Appointing three co-agents increases the chance of disagreement and failure to act timely if they must act together and of "the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing" if they do not.  It is generally not recommended for the day to day responsibilities which you describe.
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