Category Archives: Estate Planning

When it comes to securing your financial future, updating your estate plan is an important and necessary step. If you live in New York, the state’s legal landscape, with its estate taxes and complex asset protection laws, requires careful consideration. At Cole, Sorrentino, Hurley, Hewner & Gambino, P.C., we understand that protecting your assets is […]

As we begin a new year, it’s an excellent time to consider reviewing your estate plan in Buffalo, New York. February, with its calm after the holiday rush, offers a unique opportunity to focus on organizing your affairs. For many people, the beginning of the year represents a fresh start, making it the perfect moment […]

 The new year is a time for resolutions, fresh starts, and, most importantly, reviewing and updating the important things in your life. For many people, this includes revisiting their estate plans. January provides a perfect opportunity to ensure that your will and estate planning documents are up-to-date, protecting your loved ones and ensuring your wishes […]

The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, relaxation, and travel. However, while you’re busy packing gifts and planning your trip, it’s easy to overlook something just as important as travel documents—legal documents that protect your health and financial interests. Specifically, Power of Attorney (POA) forms and Health Care Proxies (HCP) are crucial tools […]

A Power of Attorney (POA) is an essential legal document that allows someone to act on your behalf in critical matters like financial transactions, legal affairs, or medical decisions. It’s a powerful tool that requires great trust, as the appointed individual will have access to sensitive aspects of your life and financial well-being. Given its […]

When creating an estate plan in New York, one of the most important things you need to understand is the distinction between probate and non-probate assets. Knowing which assets fall into which category can drastically affect the ease with which your estate is handled after you pass, and it may even affect the financial security […]

Estate planning is a crucial yet often overlooked topic for unmarried couples in New York. Unlike married couples, unmarried partners do not automatically have the same legal protections. For instance, if one partner passes away without a will, the surviving partner may not have the right to inherit assets or make important decisions related to […]

Estate planning is a crucial step for business owners, whether they manage a small family business or a larger enterprise. Deciding the fate of your business after you pass is essential in protecting your legacy and ensuring your family, employees, or partners are taken care of. Without proper estate planning, your business could face legal […]

When planning for the future, one of the most important steps you can take is to create an estate plan. Part of this process includes deciding who will inherit your assets after you’re gone. This decision is made by designating beneficiaries in your estate plan. Understanding how to properly choose these individuals or organizations can […]

If you are looking for guidance on how to properly fund your trust, you are in the right place. We understand that this process can be overwhelming and may leave you feeling uncertain or anxious about whether you are doing it correctly. At our firm, we are here to help you navigate this important step […]