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Yes, a trust can buy a house. Many Brooklyn residents use this powerful estate planning tool to protect their assets, streamline the inheritance process, and maintain privacy. In this way, by holding title to real estate in trust, a person can ensure that the property will be managed according to…

Undue influence in estate planning can lead to serious legal and emotional consequences. Legally, it can result in the invalidation of a will or trust, lengthy court battles, and financial loss for rightful heirs. Emotionally, it often causes family conflict, mistrust, and lasting resentment among loved ones, making an already…

As a New York trust lawyer, I’ve seen how storms in life can come in all shapes and sizes—health crises, divorce, or losing a loved one. And, of course, there are the literal storms: hurricanes, floods, and fires that can damage property and uproot lives. In recent months, you may…

What Is Joint Ownership of Real Property? Joint ownership of real estate occurs when two or more individuals share legal ownership of a property. This arrangement is common among married couples, family members, close friends, or business partners pooling investment resources. While joint ownership offers the benefits of shared responsibility…

Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with legal matters while grieving can feel overwhelming. Probate is the court-supervised process of distributing a deceased person’s assets, and it often comes with questions and confusion. Understanding how probate works can help you prepare for the future and ensure your…

Estate planning requires considering how your estate will be used and divided, and how your assets will be controlled. One option concerns the choice between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Although revocable trusts provide the advantage of modification, irrevocable trusts are valuable in their ways and are more flexible in other…