Author: Stefan Dunkelgrun

Why Naming a Trust Correctly Is Important When creating a trust, one of the first steps is choosing a name. While this may seem simple, inconsistent trust names across documents can cause…

An irrevocable trust is often thought to be unchangeable. After all, the word “irrevocable” means permanent—right? Not always. In New York, there are legal pathways to modify, reform, or even terminate an…

Don’t Let an Outdated Plan Decide Your Future Let’s face it: life doesn’t stand still. Families grow, people move, relationships change — and your estate plan needs to keep up. I can’t…

What Is a Life Estate? A life estate is a way to transfer real estate to someone else while still keeping the right to live in the property for the rest of…

When most people think about setting up a trust, they picture the usual cast of characters: the grantor (that’s you), the trustee (who manages the assets), and the beneficiaries (who benefit from…

Relocating to a new state? Updating your address and hiring movers is just the beginning. One often-overlooked but critical step after moving is reviewing your estate plan. That’s because estate planning laws…