A specific bequest is used when the grantor of the trust wants to put aside an asset for a specific person(s). A specific bequest can range from tangible items such as jewelry, art work, or a rare collection of baseball cards, to personal property such as pets. Even... It’s 2:45 a.m. you’re a 56 year old, who wakes up from chest pain. Luckily your spouse is there with you to call 911 and take you to the hospital. Once there you’re surrounded by doctors and nurses and are being hooked up to various machines. The doctor informs your... Before a funding meeting can occur to complete a trust there has to be what is referred to as a “signing meeting”. A signing meeting involves signing all the estate documents that have been prepared. We make sure that the client has their personal wishes... A State Standard Living Will is a legal document that allows you to opt-out of life-sustaining treatment, including artificially supplied nutrition and hydration, if you are unable to make informed medical decisions and are in a permanently unconscious state. This... There are a few steps involved when transferring property. For example the grantor must identify an individual whom they want to transfer the property to or they made decide to transfer the property into a trust. There are a few key elements involved when deciding... When I first started at the Donald Law Office I was asked to watch a video called The 7 Threats to Your Family Security. The video presentation was prepared by David Zumpano an attorney in New Hartford, New York in 2009. The video provides great advice, instruction,...
