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Dover Plains 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).

Corbally, Gartland and Rappleyea, LLP

3.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Dover Plains, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • "A Heritage in Legal Counsel for over 100 Years"

  • Estate Planning LawyersBanking, Bankruptcy, and 11 more

Allan Rappleyea
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Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP

4.7
27 Reviews

  • Serving Dover Plains, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP is among the most trusted names in legal representation in Ulster County and beyond. Trusted for a heritage of nearly 150 years. Trusted... Read More

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Pamela Rusk
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Northrop & Stradar, P.C.

4.8
25 Reviews

  • Serving Dover Plains, NY and Dutchess 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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Mackey Catania & Whalen LLP

4.6
89 Reviews

  • Serving Dover Plains, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers1 award

  • MACKEY BUTTS & WHALEN LLP is a law firm dedicated to taking a proactive approach to the needs of, and issues confronting our clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and 17 more

Robert R. Butts
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C.

4.9
2 Reviews

  • Serving Dover Plains, NY and Dutchess County, New York

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • For more than two decades, the Law Offices of Alfred Odom, P.C. have served clients throughout the 5 Boroughs of New York City and Long Island with a practice devoted to estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersHealth Care Proxy, Power of Attorney, and 13 more

  • Free Consultation

Alfred Odom Esq.
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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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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Is it necessary to have an attorney to do last will and testament?

Eric James Smith
Answered by attorney Eric James Smith (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Office of Eric J. Smith
A Texas will can be entirely in the handwriting of the Testator (will-writer). This is called a holographic will and is acceptable for Texas probate. A holographic will does not need to be witnessed. There are forms and software and websites (legalzoom.com) that also do wills, but she should also consider an attorney. I do basic estate plans, including wills for $300 or less. If she uses a form, it is important that the form be typed completely and then signed, witnessed and notarized - mixing handwritten additions into the body of the will can invalidate it.
A Texas will can be entirely in the handwriting of the Testator (will-writer). This is called a holographic will and is acceptable for Texas probate. A holographic will does not need to be witnessed. There are forms and software and websites (legalzoom.com) that also do wills, but she should also consider an attorney. I do basic estate plans, including wills for $300 or less. If she uses a form, it is important that the form be typed completely and then signed, witnessed and notarized - mixing handwritten additions into the body of the will can invalidate it.
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Will the IRS take the home left to my brother in a will? How?

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Answered by attorney Edward L. Armstrong (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Edward L. Armstrong, P.C.
If the son to whom she wishes to leave property owes the IRS $30,000, in all probability they will assess a lien against the property and ultimately take it, sell it and apply the proceeds against the tax owed.
If the son to whom she wishes to leave property owes the IRS $30,000, in all probability they will assess a lien against the property and ultimately take it, sell it and apply the proceeds against the tax owed.
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Is there a way to either get the property over shares or some other option so it doesn't hurt us financially when the time comes to exact her will?

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Answered by attorney Irwin G. Klein (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Hein, Waters and Klein
You must consult with an attorney that handles estate planning matters. It shouldn't hurt you financially in taxes. You just have to have the work done properly.
You must consult with an attorney that handles estate planning matters. It shouldn't hurt you financially in taxes. You just have to have the work done properly.
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